Uganda navigates a phase of mounting political tension, with President Yoweri Museveni fortifying his dominance on power. As critics warn the government of oppressive tactics and a stifling effect on civil liberties, Museveni has embraced a rhetoric that resembles the populist style of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Observers point to the use
Museveni's Legacy: Echoes of Trumpism in East Africa?
Yoweri Museveni, the longtime ruler of Uganda, has cultivated a political style that bears some striking resemblances to former U.S. President Donald Trump. Both men have mastered the art of appealing to populist sentiments, wielding autocratic tendencies, and demonizing their opponents as enemies of the people. Museveni's tenure, spanning over thr