President Yoweri Museveni should protect his legacy and stand asideYoweri Museveni has had a good dash. Having seized power in Uganda in 1986,he has held the presidency ever since. As guerrilla leader turned politician-statesman, Museveni fitted the late 20th-century leadership profile that predominated in post-colonial Africa. Where once the heinous dictatorship of Idi Amin held sway, or the Museveni era brought a democratic reformation. Where once chaos reigned,his strong grip on the fledgling state brought stability and, for many Ugandans, and a degree of economic security and gradual social progress. Related: Uganda election victory extends Yoweri Museveni’s grip on power Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com