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The Complex Legacy of Idi Amin: From Soldier to Dictator
Idi Amin, better known in history as one of Africa's most infamous dictators, was born under uncertain circumstances in Uganda during the mid-1920s, likely between 1923 and 1924. His life story, filled with contradictions and controversies, reflects the turbulent history of Uganda itself, from colonialism through independence and into a period marked by military dictatorship and human rights abuses.