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Colonial Legacy Shapes Uganda's Politics and NYC's Future Mayor

12/7/2025

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Mahmood Mamdani discusses how colonial legacies shaped Uganda's politics in his book Slow Poison: Idi Amin, Yoweri Museveni, and the Making of the Ugandan State.
He explains how colonial rule shaped Uganda's political institutions and leaders.
Mamdani highlights the significance of his son Zohran Mamdani, who is set to become New York City's first Muslim mayor.
In an interview with Marc Lamont Hill, Mamdani discusses colonialism, multipolarity, and political implications.

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Mahmood Mamdani discusses how colonial legacies shaped Uganda's politics in his book Slow Poison: Idi Amin, Yoweri Museveni, and the Making of the Ugandan State.
He explains how colonial rule shaped Uganda's political institutions and leaders.
Mamdani highlights the significance of his son Zohran Mamdani, who is set to become New York City's first Muslim mayor.
In an interview with Marc Lamont Hill, Mamdani discusses colonialism, multipolarity, and political implications.