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October 14, 2025
Today In History

Major-General Idi Amin Was Sworn In Today

Sworn in as the head of state in Uganda, but this occurred after he seized power in a military coup on January 25, 1971, while President Milton Obote was attending a conference in Singapore. Amin’s rise to power was marked by a mix of popularity and brutality, with many Ugandans initially welcoming him as a liberator from Obote’s regime.

However, Amin’s rule quickly turned into a reign of terror, characterized by human rights abuses, ethnic cleansing, and economic mismanagement. His regime was responsible for the deaths of an estimated 300,000 people, and he became notorious for his erratic behavior and brutal methods.

Amin’s time in power eventually came to an end in 1979, when he was overthrown by a combined force of Tanzanian troops and Ugandan exiles. His legacy remains a dark chapter in Ugandan history, and his name is still synonymous with brutality and tyranny.

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