The real Idi Amin, who presided over Uganda in a dictatorial regime from 1971 to 1979, is the archetypal African Dictator. Uganda in the 70s is the classic case of bad government leading to poverty. Not only did Amin's actions and policies result in immediate poverty, they also have had long-lasting effects. Upon coming to power, Amin immediately appointed military officers to government positions across the board. The resulting corruption, embezzlement, and mismanagement led to an immediate economic decline, with businesses and factories collapsing left and right, leading to financial despair for Ugandans. The unstable military leadership also perpetuated violence and unrest, which increased instability and caused and even further economic downturn. In addition to this awful government, real military conflicts, both of the civil and foreign types, took a heavy toll on the Ugan
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