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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  April 11, 2023, marked 44 years since the overthrow of the military government of General Idi Amin Dada. A combined force of Ugandans living in exile and the Tanzanian People’s Defense Forces (TPDF) stormed Kampala after six months of fighting. The war had started …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the country marks 50 years since the expulsion of Asians from Uganda by former President Idi Amin Dada, two distinguished scholars have said there is going to be another expulsion if things continue with the trajectory they are taking. Speaking at a public lecture …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The late President of Uganda, Idi Amin Dada inspired the Muslim unity drive, the Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje has revealed. “In 1991 then as Kadhi Bugisu Muslim District and in the company of the late Haj Asuman Mbubi, the former Deputy Chairman …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vincent Obodo, the former chief bodyguard of Dr Apollo Milton Obote returned home with just USD 100 (360,000 Shillings), after more than 50-years in exile. Obodo, now aged 81 left Uganda in January 1971 after his boss’ administration was toppled by Gen Idi Amin Dada. Obodo, …

Rukungiri, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has said that returning property of Asians who were expelled during the regime of former Ugandan president Idi Amin Dada was a wise decision.  The properties were left behind by Asians who were expelled from Uganda by Amin on August 4, 1972 …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dark memories surrounding the 1966 crisis were evoked as friends and family celebrated the life of Dr. Emmanuel Lumu, Uganda’s first native Health Minister. Dr. Lumu, who was born in 1916, breathed his last at his residence in Bakuli on Wednesday morning. He was …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Today marks 40 years since General, Idi Amin Dada, the former president of Uganda was overthrown from government. General Amin took over government after overthrowing President, Apolo Milton Obote in January 1971. General Amin left a contentious and conflicted legacy with many calling him …