Idi Amin Dada Oumee[a] (30 May 1928 – 16 August 2003) was a Ugandan military officer and politician who served as the third president of Uganda from 1971 until his overthrow in 1979.

Idi Amin (born 1924/25, Koboko, Uganda—died August 16, 2003, Jiddah, Saudi Arabia) was a military officer and president (1971–79) of Uganda whose regime was noted for the sheer scale of its brutality.

Dec 16, 2009 · In 1971, General Idi Amin overthrew the elected government of Milton Obote and declared himself president of Uganda, launching a ruthless eight-year regime in which an estimated …

Mar 9, 2025 · Idi Amin died on August 16, 2003, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from multiple organ failure. His death marked the end of a controversial and brutal era in Uganda's history, characterized by …

Nov 27, 2022 · He was known for his smile, but military dictator Idi Amin Dada ruled Uganda with an iron fist for eight long years. Those who celebrated the general's military coup that overthrew President …

Jan 2, 2025 · This article looks into the life of Idi Amin, his rise through the military, his reign of terror, and his eventual fall. It also examines the lasting impact of his dictatorship on Uganda and the …

Nyabire was an ethnic Kakwa and Roman Catholic Church who converted to Islam in 1910 and changed his name to Amin Dada. Abandoned by his father, Amin grew up with his maternal family.

May 13, 2019 · Idi Amin Dada is perhaps the most notorious of Africa's post-independence dictators. Learn more about his rise to power and his oppressive regime.

Jan 23, 2025 · Few leaders in modern history inspire both fear and fascination like Idi Amin Dada Oumee. Known as the “Butcher of Uganda,” Amin’s brutal reign from 1971 to 1979 left an indelible …

Idi Amin Dada (17 May 1925 – 16 August 2003) was a repressive dictator who ruled the African country of Uganda from 1971 to 1979. Known for his brutal regime, Amin's rule was marked by human rights …