How to Defeat Authoritarianism | Idi Amin's Uganda
Summary
This episode of CBC Ideas explores Idi Amin’s authoritarian rule in Uganda through a panel discussion featuring journalist Nam Kiwanuka and historians Nakanyike Musisi and Derek Peterson. The guests analyze how colonial legacies and Amin’s propaganda of "black liberation" enabled his rise, while sharing personal accounts of the fear, displacement, and intergenerational trauma experienced by Ugandans. They examine the complex legacy of Amin, noting his enduring popularity in some regions despite his brutality, and discuss how his regime was ultimately toppled by a foreign invasion rather tha…
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