Ugandan military dictator Idi Amin, pictured in June 1972, ... this was the era of politician Enoch Powell’s infamous “Rivers of Blood” speech – and unemployment was high.

In the speech that announced it, Amin hymned the Economic War as: The day of salvation for the Ugandan Africans. This is the day of the redemption of the Ugandan Africans.

Background Amin President Idi Amin came to power on January 25, 1971 after overthrowing then president Milton Obote. He ruled as a military dictator and is considered one of the most brutal ...

To some, he was a strong, decisive leader, at his core an African nationalist. To others, he was simply an ignorant, vicious buffoon, the "butcher of Africa" who sent hundreds of thousands to ...

In the speech that announced it, Amin hymned the Economic War as: “The day of salvation for the Ugandan Africans. This is the day of the redemption of the Ugandan Africans.

President Idi Amin of Uganda speaks at a news conference during a visit to Damsacus, Syria, on Oct. 16, 1973. Amin, who took power by force in Uganda in 1971 and ruled until he was removed by ...

Fifty years ago, on Aug. 4, 1972, Ugandan President Idi Amin ordered the expulsion of the country’s entire Asian population, giving them just 90 days to leave. Amin accused Asians of refusing to ...

Ugandan military dictator Idi Amin, pictured in June 1972, ... this was the era of politician Enoch Powell’s infamous “Rivers of Blood” speech – and unemployment was high.