One of the most wicked, ruthless and vilest ruler Africa has ever known joins our list of World's Most Infamous Murders today on duketundesblog SATURDAY DIGEST. Born between 1923-28 as there are discrepancies regarding when and where he was born. 'Field Marshal Alhaji Dr. Idi Amin Dada of Uganda', was the third President of Uganda, ruling from 1971 to 1979.
Idi Amin seized power in a military coup in January 1971, deposing President Milton Obote. He later promoted himself to field marshal while he was head of state. His rule was characterized by human rights abuses, political repression, ethnic persecution, extra-judicial killings, nepotism and corruption.
