Yoweri Museveni

Some of the key events about Yoweri Museveni

• 1971

  Led a group of Ugandan exiles in Tanzania to fight against Idi Amin's regime
• 1971

  Joined rebel forces to overthrow Idi Amin's government, initiating decades of conflict
• 1981

  Founded the National Resistance Movement to oppose Milton Obote's government
• 1986

  Became President of Uganda after leading a successful guerrilla war
• 1986

  Seized power through a military coup, ending democratic processes
• 1987

  Implemented economic reforms that stabilized Uganda's economy
• 1996

  Introduced a "no-party" system, effectively banning opposition parties
• 1997

  Introduced Universal Primary Education, providing free primary schooling
• 2000

  Played a key role in establishing the East African Community
• 2001

  Launched a successful campaign against HIV/AIDS, reducing infection rates
• 2005

  Amended the constitution to remove presidential term limits
• 2006

  Deployed military forces to quell opposition protests, resulting in civilian casualties
• 2007

  Sent Ugandan troops to Somalia as part of the African Union peacekeeping mission
• 2009

  Proposed anti-homosexuality legislation, leading to increased discrimination and violence
• 2010

  Hosted the African Union summit in Kampala
• 2011

  Violently suppressed "Walk to Work" protests over rising food and fuel prices
• 2016

  Shut down social media platforms during elections, restricting freedom of expression
• 2017

  Received the Global Peace Award from the Global Peace Foundation
• 2018

  Imposed a controversial social media tax, limiting access to information
• 2021

  Ordered an internet blackout during elections amid accusations of voter fraud and intimidation

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