President Idi Amin Dada of Uganda: A Bibliography

Aasland Tertit . On the Move-to-the-Left in Uganda 1969–71. Uppsala, Scandinavian Institute of African Studies, 1974, 71 pp. “Structural changes, ideological rearmament, policy changes and party reorganization in Uganda prior to fall of Obote.”

“Accord on Compensation to Indian Nationals.” In: Africa Diary, Jan. 8–14, 1976, pp. 7756. Settlement reached on compensation to be paid to the Indian nationals expelled by the Ugandan government in 1972.

Adam Mohammed . “Amin's Invasion Threat.” In: Africa, no. 37, Sept. 1974, pp. 37–45. Amin is unpredictable, and it is certainly not beyond him to launch an invasion for reasons that world public opinion will not find convincing.

Adams Bert N. “Urban Skills and Religion: Mechanisms for Coping and Defence Among the Ugandan Asians.” In: Social Problems, no. 22, Oct. 1974, pp. 28–42. (A random sample of 190 Hindus and 104 Ismaili Muslims in Kampala was used to test in this natural setting several hypotheses concerning coping ability and defences among a minority under stress.)

“African Unity and Political Alignments O.A.U. Ministerial Council.” In: African Research Bulletin, vol. 11, no. 4, May 15, 1974, pp. 3191. Idi Amin as the O.A.U. Chairman addressed the Council in Kampala.

“Aftermath of Attempted Coup.” In: African Research Bulletin, vol. 11, no. 5, June 15, 1974, pp. 3234. The Defence Council received a Commission of Enquiry report into the March 24th shooting.

“Allegations Denied.” In: The Standard, July 15, 1976. Tanzanian Government denied the allegation of the plot to attack Uganda.

“Alleged Assassination Plot.” In: Daily Nation, (Nairobi) Sept. 9, 1974. Commission of enquiry into the alleged assassination of many Ugandans.

“Alleged ‘Invasion Plans’.” In: Africa Research Bulletin, vol. 11, no. 7, August 15, 1974, pp. 3292–3294. In a statement published on July 10, President Amin expressed fears of a probable invasion of Uganda but he did not name those planning the move.

“The Americans Come to Kenya's Side.” In: The Economist, vol. 260, no. 6933, July 17, 1976, pp. 43+.

“Amin and Neighbours.” In: Africa, no. 61, September, 1976, pp. 9–11. The article highlights the state of affairs in Uganda: The strained relationship between Uganda and Kenya.

“Amin and O.A.U.” In: Africa Confidential, vol. 17, no. 12, June 11, 1976, pp. 8. Is Amin going to remain in office for another one year as Chairman of O.A.U.?

“Amin and the Army.” In: Africa Digest, vol. 19, no. 4, Aug. 1972, pp. 82.

“Amin and the Asians.” In: Africa Digest, vol. 19, no. 1, Feb. 1976, pp. 16.

“Amin and the Baganda.” In: Africa Digest, vol. 18, no. 6, Dec. 1971, pp. 113–114.

“Amin for Closer Economic Co-operation with India.” In: African Diary, March 4–10, 1976 pp. 7839–7840.

“Amin In Italy on Arms Buying Mission.” In: African Diary, Nov. 19–25, 1975, pp. 7690. On Amin's two-day private visit to Italy to inspect arms.

“Amin was Deflated.” In: The Economist, vol. 260, no. 6932, July 10, 1976, pp. 46–47. “Kenya, in full cry against ‘fascist’ Amin is delighted that the Entebbe raid cut the Ugandan President down to size.”

“Amin's Case.” In: Africa, no. 13, Sept. 1972, pp. 10. Statement issued on 9 August, 1972, by President Amin on the status of the Asian Community in Uganda.

“Amin's Diplomacy.” In: Africa Digest, vol. 20, no. 5, Oct. 1973, pp. 111–113.

“Amin's Revolution.” In: Africa, no. 28, Dec. 1973, pp. 76–77.

“Amin's Uganda.” In: Africa Digest, vol. 19, no. 6, Dec. 1972, pp. 119–122. The report contains: 1. Britons detained. 2. Chief Justice disappears. 3. President in hospital. 4. Takeovers and expulsions. 5. Uganda—Tanzanian war. 6. Foreign relations. 7. Asians leave.

“Antigovernment Circular.” In: Observer, June 16, 1974. An unsigned duplicated circular calling on the people of Uganda to overthrow General Amin is posted overseas from Kampala.

“Arms Built Up.” In: Africa, no. 45, May 1975, pp. 54. General Amin has steadily been building up his relatively formidable armed forces with arms from France and the Soviet Union.

“Asian Romance.” In: Africa, no. 7, 1972.

“Asians in Uganda. Black Racism in Uganda-White Man's Burden for Britain.” In: U.S. News, vol. 76, Sept. 4, 1972, pp. 48–49. “Implications for Great Britain of the expulsion from Uganda, ordered by President Idi Amin of 50,000 persons of Indian and Pakistan descent, holders of British passport.”

Asoyan B. “President Amin, Uganda Looks Confidently Ahead.” In New Times, (Moscow) no 39, Sept. 1974, pp. 39. Interview with President Amin.

“Attempted Coup Crushed.” In: African Research Bulletin, vol. 11, no. 3, April 15, 1974, pp. 3176–3178. President Amin's account of the attempted coup of March 23–24, 1974.

Berry W. “Predicting Uganda's Future.” In: Atlas, vol. 20, April 1972, pp. 33–35.

“Big Daddy Amin Rules a Country in Big Trouble.” In: Life, Dec. 29, 1972, pp. 48–49.

Silk Brian . “Amin the Sergeant President.” In: Daily Telegraph, Oct. 14, 1971, p. 13.

“British Gesture.” In: African Diary, Dec. 24–31, 1975, pp. 7734. “Britain made a quiet but significant gesture towards Uganda on Oct. 9, 1975 when a British Minister attended Uganda's Independence anniversary reception for the first time since President Amin seized power.”

“British in Uganda, Impurity of Amin.” In: The Economist, vol. 245, Dec. 23, 1972, pp. 14–15.

“Britons Threatened.” In: East African Standard, June 7, 1974. President Idi Amin threatens to close down the British High Commission and expel the Britons.

Brownlee Robert J. “Uganda: Employment Consequences of the Economic War.” Paper presented at the annual convention of the African Studies Association of the U.S.A., Syracuse N.Y., November 3, 1973.

“Campaign Against Hoarding.” In: Africa, no. 43, March 1975, pp. 45–46. Uganda faces inflation, the blame of which is put upon wide-scale hoarding of essentials, especially food stuff.

Campbell Horace . “The Rise of the Lumpen Militariat in Uganda.” Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the African Studies Association of the U.S.A., Chicago, November 1, 1974.

“Change of Climate in Uganda?” In: The Economist, no. 235, May 16, 1970, pp. 235–236.

Chick John D. “Class Conflict and Military Intervention in Uganda.” In: Journal of Modern African Studies, (London) Dec. 1972, pp. 634–637. Critical examination of Michael Lofchie's class conflict thesis of ouster of Obote regime, published under the title of “The Uganda Coup Class Action by the Military.”

Chick John D. “Uganda: The Quest for Control.” In: World Today, vol. 26, Jan. 1970, pp. 18–28.

“Chinese Links.” In: Africa, no. 11, July 1972, pp. 56–58. President Amin's somewhat impulsive direction of foreign policy is creating new and interesting patterns. Following the expulsion of the Israelis and the rapprochement with Libya, he now moves to build closer links with Peking.

Clentworth Garth , and Hancock Ian . “Obote and Amin: Change and Continuity in Modern Uganda Politics.” In: African Affairs, no. 72, July 1973, pp. 237–255.

Cohen D. L. and Parson J. . “The Uganda Peoples Congress Branch and Constituency Elections of 1970.” In: Journal of Commonwealth Political Studies, vol. 11, no. 1, March 1973, pp. 46–67.

Cohen D. L. and Tribe M. A. . “Supplier's Credits in Ghana and Uganda … an Aspect of Imperialist System.” In: The Journal of Modern African Studies, vol. 10, no. 4, Dec. 1972, pp. 525–542.

de Alberich Cola J. Golpe “Estado en Uganda.” (Coup d'Etat in Uganda.) In: Revista de Politico Internacional (Madrid) 114, Mars-Avr. 71, pp. 175–185.

Alberich Cola Julio . “Los Acontecimientos de Uganda.” In: Revista de Politico Internacional, no. 123, Sept.–Oct. 1972, pp. 143–156.

Commission of Inquiry into the Kampala City Council. Kampala, 1972. Part I, Report of the Commission. Part II, Government's decision on the Commission's recommendations. Kampala, October 1971 to February 1972. Entebbe, Govt. Printer, 1972. xii, 126; 25cm.

Commission of Inquiry into the Missing Americans. Kampala, 1972. Part I, Commission of inquiry into the missing Americans, Messrs. Stroh and Stedle, held at the Conference Room, Parliament House, Kampala. Part II, Government White Paper on the report of the Commission of Inquiry, March 19, 1972. Entebbe, Govt. Printer, 1972. 127 p., 25 cm.

“Controversy Over Missing Hostage.” In: Facts on File, vol. 26, no. 1862, July 17, 1976, pp. 515. The disappearance of a hijacked hostage, Dora Bloch, was denounced by Israel and threatened diplomatic relations between Britain and Uganda.

Decalo Samuel Dr. . “Military Coups and Military Regimes in Africa.” In: The Journal of Modern African Studies, vol. 11, no. 1, 1973, pp. 105–127.

Dine Mary . “Uganda: A Gamble with Men's Lives.” In: Race Today, London, October 1972, pp. 323. Attempts to show British insincerity in relieving plight of Ugandan Asians following Amin decree of 4 August, 1972, setting ninety-day dateline.

“Disappearing Citizens.” In: Africa, no. 32, April 1974, pp. 49–50.

“Doctor Obote's Supporters Fight On.” In: Asian and African Review, vol. 11, no. 6, June 1971, pp. 7–8. New detention powers announced, General Amin's pledge.

Doornbos Martin . “Some Structural Aspects of Regional Government in Uganda and Ghana.” In: Journal of Administration Overseas, vol. 12, no. 2, April 1973, pp. 45+.

“East Africa.” In: Africa Digest, vol. 18, no. 5, Oct. 1971, pp. 88–91. Tanzania-Uganda conflict: Amin and the Baganda.

East M. A. “Foreign Policy-Making in Small States: Some Theoretic Observations Based on a Study of the Ugandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.” In: Political Science, vol. 4, no. 4, Dec. 1973, pp. 491–508. Using 1972 data obtained from interviews of Ugandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the study focuses on the administrative and organizational limitations on the foreign policy process in small states.

Eckhard Frederic (Comp.). “Uganda Diary.” In: Africa Report, vol. 17, no. 9, Nov.–Dec. 1972, pp. 26–29.

“Economic War.” In: Africa, no. 24, Aug. 1973, pp. 33–35. Though Amin declared his “Economic war” under which he pledged to transfer Uganda's economy from the control of foreigners to that of “The People of Uganda,” only some sections of the Ugandans benefitted.

Enahoro Peter . “Amin and the Asians.” In: Africa (Africa Journal Ltd.), October 1972, pp. 13–18. Detailed analysis of Indian community in Uganda and personality of President Amin.

Enahoro Peter . “Amin Strikes Again.” In: Africa, no. 40, Dec. 1974, pp. 29–30. Since he fell out with Whitehall in 1972, Amin has been behaving toward Britain like a jilted lover.

Enahoro Peter . “Uganda: Three Years of Amin.” In: Africa, no. 29, January 1974, pp. 26–38. An assessment of Amin's impact throughout Africa and internationally.

Enahoro Peter . “Whither Uganda?” In: Africa, Dec. 1972, pp. 13–17. Critical assessment of General Amin's impact on Uganda.

Enright Rosemary . “Uganda's Amin: Mad Dictator or National Saviour.” In: Encore, (New York) Jan. 1973, pp. 24–27.

“Ethiopia-Uganda: Hijacking Incident.” In: African Research Bulletin, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 3160. Discussion between Idi Amin and former Emperor Haile Sellassie.

“Fifty to Eighty Thousand Asians to Go.” In: Asian and African Review, vol. 12, no. 9, Sept. 1972, pp. 8–15.

“Focus on Uganda.” (16 page section) In: New Commonwealth and World Development, no. 50, July 1971, pp. 7–22.

“Foreign Policy.” In: Africa, no. 53, Jan. 1976, pp. 55–56. President Amin, on becoming O.A.U. Chairman at Kampala Summit, pledges to be “faithful, loyal and frank.” Since then a good deal of his time inevitably has been concentrated upon the intractable problem of Angola.

“Former Governor Cleared.” In: Daily Nation, (Nairobi) June 13, 1974. Lt. Col. Ali Aseni was cleared by a court-martial of charges of trying to incite a mutiny in the Ugandan Army in March, 1974.

“From Mogadishu to Kampala.” In: Africa, no. 47, July 1975, pp. 10–11. The summit in Kampala assumed a controversial character: The venue itself and the possibility that the host, Gen. Amin, may, according to O.A.U. Convention, be selected as the next Chairman provoked predictable discussion and fears.

“Gas War.” In: Time, July 26, 1976, pp. 13–14. Kenya stopped 300 Uganda-bound fuel trucks.

Gershenberg Irving . “A Further Comment on the 1971 Uganda Coup.” In: The Journal of Modern African Studies, vol. 10, no. 4, Dec. 1972, pp. 638–663.

Gershenberg Irving . “Slouching Towards Socialism: Obote's Uganda.” In: African Studies Review, vol. 15, no. 1, April 1972, pp. 79–95. The article deals with Obote's programs and policies which were noble but unrealistic and examine whether that had significant relationship to his overthrow by Idi Amin.

Gertzel Cherry . “The Uganda Coup of 1971,” unpublished paper. School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zambia, 1972.

“Getting Rid of Amin.” In: The Economist, vol. 260, no. 6935, July 31, 1976, pp. 8–9. Kenya's attempt to squeeze the Ugandan tyranny to death deserves international support.

Gingyera-Pinycwz A. G. G. “A Decade of Independence in Uganda: The Political Balance Sheet.” In: African Quarterly, vol. 12, no. 2, July-Sept. 1972, pp. 75–90. The article analyzes the period starting from 1962–1972 when Uganda completed 10 years of political independence.

Gingyera-Pinycwz A. G. G. “A. M. Obote, the Baganda and the Uganda Army.” In: Mawazo, vol. 3, no. 2, Dec. 1971.

Giniewski Paul . “Israel-Uganda: Les Conséquences de la Rupture.” In: Rivista di Studi Politici Internazionali, vol. 39, no. 1, Jan.–March 1972, pp. 439–443.

Glazer Nathan & Moynihan D. P. , ed. “Ethnic Stratification and the Military-Agrarian Complex: The Ugandan Case.” In: Ethnicity in the Modern World, Cambridge, Mass., Harvard University Press, 1975.

Glentworth G. Hamcock I. “Obote and Amin: Change and Continuity in Modern Uganda Politics.” In: African Affairs, no. 288, July 1973, pp. 237–255. Amin is no revolutionary, instead, he has pushed the existing system to its extreme limit.

Grahame Iain . “Uganda and its President (Idi Amin).” In: Army Quarterly, no. 104, July 1974, pp. 480–490.

Great Britain. Home Office. Uganda Resettlement Board: Final Report (Command 5594). H. M. Stationery Office. On British passport-holding Asians expelled from Uganda: Work of the Board from Sept. 1972, until its dissolution in Jan. 1974.

Great Britain. Home Office. Uganda Resettlement Board: Interim Report, 1973. Command 5296. H. M. Stationery Office.

“Greater Co-operation with India Desired.” In: Africa Diary, March 11–17, 1976, p. 7853. Amin welcomes co-operation from India in all fields, technical and commercial.

Gukiina Peter M. “Uganda: A Case Study in African Political Development.” Notre Dame, University of Notre Dame Press, 1972, 190 pp. Illus. Focus on internal disunity and authoritarian rule as a necessary stage in Ugandan political development.

Gupta Aniruaha . “Ugandan Asians, Britain, India, and the Commonwealth.” In: African Affairs, vol. 73, no. 292, pp. 312–324. Examines official attitudes of Britain and India towards Asians in East Africa.

“Heath had Withheld Coup Information from Obote.” In: Africa Diary, Jan. 1–7, 1976, pp. 7747–7748. Cecil King records in his diaries that British Intelligence had got wind of a coup being planned against Dr. Obote. But Mr. Heath ordered British Security Officers to withhold vital information from Obote.

“Hijacked Aircraft and Entebbe Rescue Operation.” In: African Research Bulletin, vol. 13, no. 7, Aug. 15, 1976, pp. 4101–4109. Contents include: Ransom demand: Negotiations with terrorists; Israelis rescue hostages: Refueling in Nairobi; Terrorists identified; Ugandan complicity alleged; Israel and Kenya accused; O.A.U.'s reaction; Praise for Israel; Communist viewpoint; African press comment, U.N. debate inconclusive; Kenya-Ugandan Relations; Propaganda barrage; Support for Uganda, Aid for Kenya; Confrontation avoided; Kenya's seven conditions; O.A.U. mediation attempt: Amin under pressure; Uganda-U.K. relations.

Hills Denis . The White Pumpkin, London, George Allen & Unwin, 1975, 341 p. The experiences of Denis Hills and his on-the-spot Ugandan assessment is recorded in this book, including both the epilogue and postscript.

“Hills Episode.” In: Facts on File (World News Digest), vol. 35, no. 1808, July 1975, pp. 477.

Holden David . “Amin: A Natural Sergeant.” In: Sunday Times, (London) August 13, 1972, pp. 15.

Holden David . “The Walter Mitty World of General Idi Amin.” In: Sunday Times, (London) Sept. 3, 1972, pp. 17.

Hunt Diana . “Evaluation Procedures for Appraising a Proposed Farm Credit Programe” (based on Uganda's experience). In: Africa Journal of Rural Development, vol. 7, no. 112, 1974, pp. 189–233.

Ibingira G. S. K. The Forging of an African Nation: The Political and Constitutional Evolution of Uganda from Colonial Rule to Independence, 1894–1962, New York, Viking Press, 1973, 332 p.

“Idi Amin Bans Copper Export.” In: Facts on File, vol. 35, no. 1791, March 8, 1975, pp. 136.

“Idi Amin Dada.” In: New York University Journal of International Law and Politics, vol. 5, Winter '72, pp. 603–605. Statement (Aug. 9, 1972) by Idi Amin relating to the expulsion of Asians from Uganda.

“Idi Amin Dada Warns the United Nations.” In: African Opinion, vol. 10, no. 9010, Nov.–Dec. 1975, pp. 7–13. An address by His Excellency Field Marshall Al Hadji Idi Amin Dada to the United Nations General Assembly.

“Idi Amin Loses.” In: The Economist, vol. 260, no. 6937, Aug. 14, 1976, pp. 47. Under the agreement reached by both Ugandan and Kenyan Presidents, both countries are to withdraw their border troops, stop using offensive language and protect each other's nationals. Uganda to pay its debts to Kenya.

“Idi Amin: The Bully of Kampala.” In: Time, July 19, 1976, pp. 15–16.

“Inside Amin's Uganda: More Africans Murdered.” In: Munger Africana Library Notes, Pasadena, California, March, 1973, 22 pp. Anonymous report by an African inside Uganda proceded by an introduction by editor Munger Edwin S. which is highly critical of General Amin and his policies in Uganda.

“Inside East Africa.” In: Africa Digest, vol. 18, no. 4, Aug. 1971, pp. 66–69. Contains: Tanzania-Uganda clash; Uganda.

“Inside Uganda.” In: Africa Digest, vol. 20, no. 2, April 1973, pp. 32–34. Cabinet holiday: Commonwealth relations. Deaths and disappearances: I. C. J. accusations.

“The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) Report.” In: Times, (London) June 5, 1974. The 63 page report accuses President Amin's regime of creating a reign of terror in Uganda through massive violations of human rights.

Interview. “Field Marshall Idi Amin Dada, President of Uganda.” In: Africa Report, vol. 20, no. 5, Sept.–Oct. 1975, pp. 2–8. On August 3, 1975, the day after holding his inaugural press conference as Chairman of the O. A. U. President Amin informally briefed five journalists. With Field Marshal Amin's permission, the Africa Report editor recorded the two-hour meeting, key part of which are reproduced in this article.

“Israel Details Uganda Raid.” In: Facts on File, (World News Digest), vol. 36, no. 1862, July 17, 1976, pp. 514–515.

“Israeli Airborne Commandos Rescue 103 Hostages Held in Uganda by Hijackers of French Airliner.” In: Facts on File, (World News Digest), vol. 36, no. 1861, July 10, 1976, pp. 485–486. Thirty-one killed in airport clash; Ugandan collusion charged; Amin threatens retaliation.

Jacobs B. L. “Uganda's Second Republic: The First Two Years.” In: Africa Today, no. 20, Spring 1973, pp. 11–45; 47–57.

Jacobson D. “Stratification and Nationalism in Uganda.” In: Journal of Asian and African Studies, vol. 6, no. 3–4, July-Oct. 1971, pp. 217–225.

Jolayemi A. “Idi Amin.” In: Africa, no. 19, March 1973, pp. 5.

Jones D. Jeffreys . “The Report of the Commission of Inquiry in the Case of Two Missing Americans in Uganda.” In: Transition, (Accra), vol. 8, no. 42, 1973, pp. 23–36. Reproduced entirely are findings of Justice Jeffreys Jones on the disappearance of two American nationals after their visit to an up-country Army barrack.

Kabwegyere Tarsis B. “The Asian Question in Uganda.” In: East Africa Journal, (Nairobi), June 1972, pp. 10–12. Analyzes Ugandan-Asian crisis in historical context of Asian presence in East Africa.

Kabwegyere Tarsis B. “The Dynamics of Colonial Violence: The Inductive System in Uganda.” In: Journal of Peace Research, no. 1972, pp. 303–315.

Kabwegyere Tarsis B. The Politics of State Formation: The Nature and Effects of Colonialism in Uganda, Nairobi, East African Literature Bureau, 1974.

Kasfir Nelson . “Cultural Sub-Nationalism in Uganda.” Chapter in The Politics of Cultural Sub-Nationalism in Africa, edited by Olorunsola Victor A. . Garden City: Doubleday, 1972.

Kelleher M. (ed.). “Piety and Puritanism under a Military Theocracy: Uganda Soldiers as Apostolic Successors.” In: Political Military Systems: Comparative Perspectives. London, Sage Publications, 1974.

King Evelyn . “General Amin: Uganda's Gentle Giant.” In: Daily Telegraph, December 9, 1971, pp. 15.

Kironde Erisa . “Aminism.” Unpublished seminar paper at the Centre for International Affairs, Harvard University, 1973.

Kiwamia M. S. M. “Nationality and Nationalism in Uganda.” In: Canadian Journal of African Studies, vol. 4, no. 2, 1970, pp. 229–248.

Langley Winston E. “Uganda: Expulsion of Aliens, and Human Rights.” In: A Current Bibliography on African Affairs, vol. 7, no. 4, Fall 74, pp. 345–359.

Laporte D. “Ouganda: Bilan d'un coup d'etat,” In: Revue de Defense Nationale, (Paris), vol. 28, no. 2, Feb. 1972, pp. 230–243.

“Last of the Asians.” In: Asia and Africa Review, vol. 12, no. 12, Dec. 1972, pp. 1–5. Remaining Asians in Uganda to work on land; Ugandans urged to buy 20m. Madhvani Group.

Legum Colin . “The Tragedy of Amin's Uganda.” In: Venture, no. 24, June 1972, pp. 16–18. (Critical of the regime of General Amin; comparisons with that of Milton Obote.)

Legum Colin . “The Year of Amin.” In: Africa Report, vol. 20, no. 4, July-Aug. 1975, pp. 8–10. This article highlights the activities of Amin as the Chairman of O.A.U.

Legum Colin . “What Really Happened at Mogadishu?” In: Africa Report, vol. 20, no. 4, July-Aug. 1976, pp. 42–45.

“Libya Not Israel.” In: Africa, no. 8, April 1972, pp. 18. The excellent relations which Uganda had with Israel when Amin took power in Jan. 1970 changed.

Listowel Judith . Amin. Dublin, Irish University Press, 1973. 188 pp. Brief examination of Amin's career by a noted journalist. Intended to shed light on his relations with other key individuals in Uganda and other countries in East Africa.

Lofchie Michael . “The Political Origins of the Ugandan Coup.” In: Journal of African Studies, Los Angeles, Winter 1974, pp. 464–496. An analysis of the political overthrow of Obote's government.

“Uganda Coup: Class Action, by the Military.” In: The Journal of Modern African Studies, vol. 10, no. 1, 1972, pp. 19–35. The purpose of this article is merely to suggest and on the basis of available, though admittedly incomplete evidence, to outline a case for its plausibility.

Low D. A. “Uganda Unhinged.” In: International Affairs, vol. 49, no. 2, April 73, pp. 219–228. Amin, like his predecessor, was faced by the fundamental problem of the tenuousness of the political authority of the Central Government and the need for a new basis for its legitimacy.

“Malice or Immaturity?” In: Africa, (African Journal Ltd.), London, October 1973, pp. 29–31. Analysis of confusion and inconsistencies in Amin's administration of Uganda affairs both in national and international spheres.

Mamdani Mahmood . From Citizen to Refugee, London, Pinter, 1972.

Martin David . General Amin, London, Faber and Faber, 1974, 254 pp.

Martin Michael . “The Uganda Coup of 1971-A Study of Protest.” In: Ufahamu, vol., 3, no. 3, Winter 1972.

Mazrui Ali A. . “Racial Self-Reliance and Cultural Dependency; Nyerere and Amin in Comparative Perspective.” In: Journal of International Affairs, vol. 27, no 1, 1973, pp. 105–121. Nyerere and Amin respectively illustrate the socialistic trends of the first generation of African leaders and the military experimentation of the second generation.

Mazrui Ali A. . “The Resurrection of the Warrior Tradition in African Political Culture.” In: The Journal of Modern African Studies, vol. 13, no. 1, March 1975.

Mazrui Ali A. . “The Social Origins of Uganda Presidents: From King to Peasant Warrior.” In: Canadian Journal of African Studies, vol. 8, no. 1, 1974, pp. 3–24.

Mazrui Ali A. . Soldiers and Kinsmen in Uganda: The Making of a Military Ethnocracy. London, Sage Publications, 1975, 325 pp. The author focuses on Idi Amin, who is a fascinating phenomenon in his own right, and whose political significance goes far beyond Kenya.

Mazrui Ali A. . “The Militarization of Charisma: An African Perspective.” In: Mitteilungen Bulletin, no. 38/39, Jan./June 1974.

Meisler S. “From Dream to Brutality.” In: Nation, (New York) no. 215, Nov. 13, 1972, pp. 463–466.

Meredith Martin . “The Sunday Times's (U.K.) Analysis of the Attempted Coup.” Sunday Times, (U.K.) March 31, 1974.

“Military Takeover in Uganda.” In: Africa Digest, vol. 18, no. 2, April 1971, pp. 18–20

“Military Trial.” In: Voice of Uganda, May 29, 1974. The trial arises out of the incident of March 23rd, 1974.

Miller Norman N. “Military Coup in Uganda, Jan. 25, 1971.” In: East Africa Service, vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 41.

Ministry of Internal Affairs, Uganda Government. Evidence and Findings of the Commission of Inquiry Into Allegations Made by the Late Daudi Ocheng on 4th February, 1966, Kampala, Uganda Publishing House, 1971. Ocheng, a Parliamentarian, asked for an inquiry into the large sums of money that passed through Amin's bank account. He alleged that Amin got the money by selling the gold and ivory that was given to him by Congolese rebels to buy arms on their behalf.

Mitchell Alexander and Miller Russell . “Amin, The Untold Story.” In: Sunday Times Magazine, October 29, 1972, pp. 48.

Mitchison N. “Letter from Kampala.” In: New Statesman, vol. 81, no. 270, Feb. 26, 1971.

Mittelman James H. Ideology and Politics in Uganda: From Obote to Amin. Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell Univ. Press. Attempts of Presidents Obote and Amin to govern Uganda: One manipulating ideology to maintain power, the other clinging to power with a brash opportunism which has fortuitously produced an ideology, and given Amin a lengthy stout upon the world stage.

Mittleman James H. “The Anatomy of a Coup: Uganda, 1971.” In: Africa Quarterly, (New Delhi), Oct. 11, 1971, pp. 184–202.

Mittleman James H. “The Uganda Coup and the Internationalization of Political Violence.” In: Munger Africana Library Notes, Pasadena, Calif., no. 14, 1972, pp. 36. Analyzes impact of Ugandan coup of January 25, 1971, on African international relations.

Monteiro A. D. and Ojow F. I. . “Industrial Strategy for East African Community. Retrospect and Prospects.” In: Uganda Economic Journal, Kampala, Dec. 1973, pp. 201–13.

“Moynihan's Attack on Amin.” In: Africa Diary, October 29-Nov. 4, 1975, pp. 7665–7666. Mr. Daniel Moynihan, the American representative at the United Nations, reacted sharply to President Amin's call for the extinction of Israel as a state.

“Mr. Kibedi's Accusations.” In: Daily Nation, June 10, 1974. The former Ugandan Foreign Minister, Mr. Kibedi, launched a personal attack on President Amin accusing him of atrocities, misrule, and economic crimes.

Mulomba K. “An Unfair Press: A Reader's View.” In: Africa, no. 19, March 1973, p. 46. The defence of Idi Amin against his antagonists. He explains the advantages which the expulsion of Asians would bring to Uganda.

Mumin Christopher . “If Idi Amin of Uganda is a Madman, He's a Ruthless and Cunning One.” In: New York Times Magazine, Nov. 12, 1972, pp. 13ff.

Mumin Christopher . “Amin: Uganda's Big Brother.” In: Daily Telegraph, Aug. 7, 1972, pp. 12.

Mushanga M. T. Criminal Homicide in Uganda: A Sociological Study of Violent Deaths in Ahkole, Kigezi and Toro Districts of Western Uganda Tibamanya mwene Mushanga. Nairobi, East African Literature Bureau, 1974, 235 p., 22 cm.

Mushanga M. T. “Violent Crimes in Uganda.” In: Mausazo, Kampala, June 1973, pp. 1–7. Expresses concern over what is viewed as a subculture of violence which has come to exist in East Africa.

Mwamba Zuberi I. “The Colonial Legacy: Uganda and the Asian Expulsion.” In: Black World, (Chicago), March 1973, pp. 40–47. A Tanzanian interprets Amin's expulsion of Ugandan Asians in light of historical circumstances of Asian role in East Africa shaped by British.

“Newspaper Banned.” In: Daily Nation, (Nairobi), June 10, 1974. Official announcement from the Ministry of Information banned “Imperialists” newspapers in Uganda.

Ngoronarano A. “Uganda's Industry Sector: An Appraisal of Recent Growth and the Industrial Strategy in Plan HI.” In: Uganda Economic Journal, Kampala, December 1972, pp. 168–200.

Norman N. Miller . “Military Coup in Uganda: The Rise of the Second Republic.” In: American Universities Field Staff Reports, East Africa Series, 10, no. 3, April 1970.

“Not Entirely French.” In: Africa, no. 8, April 1972, pp. 19. General Amin obtained a promise of French assistance and finance to set up a new University in which French language would be used. This was later changed to both French and English.

“O.A.U. Anniversary 1963–1973. Ugandan-Tanzanian Reconciliation.” In: Africa Digest, vol. 20, no. 4, 1973, pp. 89.

“O.A.U.: The New Decade.” In: Africa, no. 23, July 1973, pp. 10–13. President Amin's statement is verbatim recorded.

O'Brien Justin . Brown Britons: The Crisis of the Ugandan Asians. London: Runnymede Trust Publication, 1972.

Odhiambo Atieno E. S. “The Paradox of Collaboration: The Uganda Case.” In: East Africa Journal, Nairobi, October 1972, pp. 19–25. Essay highlight Africans of Uganda juxtaposed with the Asian community.

“Operation Save Britain.” In: Africa, no. 31, March 1974, pp. 64–65. On Dec. 30, 1973, General Amin started his “Save Britain Fund” in Kampala.

“Our Friend Amin.” In: Economist, London, September 23, 1972, pp. 13–15. Speculates that Amin's method of confronting Britain will inhibit other Commonwealth countries from confronting Britain with similar dilemmas concerning national minorities in near future.

Parson Jack D. “Africanizing Trade in Uganda: The Final Solution.” In: Africa Today, no. 20, Winter 1973, pp. 59–72. Economic implications of the enforced exodus of Ugandan Asians.

Parson Jack D. “Planning and the Africanization of Trade and Commerce in Uganda.” In: Uganda Economic Journal, Kampala, Dec. 1972, pp. 154–163.

Patel Hasu H. “General Amin and the Indian Exodus from Uganda.” In: Issue, Waltham, Mass., Winter 1972, pp. 12–22. Traces development of African-Asian relations in Uganda which resulted in exodus, beginning with Indian Conference called by Amin in Dec. 1971.

Patel Hasu H. Indians in Uganda and Rhodesia-Some Comparative Perspectives on a Minority in Africa. Denver: Centre on International Race Relations, University of Denver, 1973–1974.

“25 Per Cent Uganda Asians in U.K. Jobless.” In: Africa Diary, Jan. 15, 1976, p. 7763. This is the result of an American survey.

Plender Richard . “The Ugandan Crisis and the Right of Expulsion Under International Law.” In: The Review of the International Commission of Jurists, no. 9, Dec. 1972.

“Politics.” In: Africa Digest, vol. 19, no. 1, Feb. 1972, pp. 16–17. Amin and the Asians: Uganda detention.

“President Kenyatta's Intervention.” In: East African Standard, June 8, 1974. Kenyatta advises Amin not to take any drastic action.

Ravenhill F. J. “Military Rule in Uganda: The Politics of Survival.” In: African Studies Review, vol. 17, no. 1, April 1974.

Ravenhill F. J. “Military Rule in Uganda: The Politics of Survival.” In: African Studies Review, vol. 17, no. 1, April 1974, pp. 229–260. The failure of the Amin regime to make progress towards the economic and political development of the country is the result of the disintegration of the government into a personal dictationship.

“Reports and Comment.” In: Atlantic, no. 230, Dec. 1972, pp. 27–28.

“The Rescue: We do the Impossible.” In: Time, July 12, 1976, pp 9–11. A vivid description of the raid at Entebbe airport.

Ricahuru S. “Uganda and Amin.” In: African Red Family, (London), vol. 2, pp. 41–50. Historical and class analysis of conditions in Uganda which brought about rise of Amin.

“Riding the Storm.” In: Africa, no. 20, April 1973, pp. 45–46. Analysis of the economic problems faced by the Ugandans as a result of Asian expulsion.

Ridley John . “When a Soldier Turns President.” In: Daily Telegraph, April 20, 1971, pp. 9.

Rogers R. E. & Odwori-Mboko M. “Bureaucracy and Modernization in Uganda.” In: International Journal of Contemporary Sociology, vol. 10, no. 2–3, April-July 1973, pp 89–108. This paper explores the effectiveness of bureaucracy as a mechanism for change and modernization in Uganda.

Rollow Jonathan . “Ugandan's Economic Revolution: Despite a Variety of Problems and Some Hardships, Amin's Programs Still Seem to Enjoy a Deep-rooted Popular Support.” In: Africa Report, no. 20, May/June 1974, pp. 36–38.

“Rulers of Africa: Amin of Uganda.” In: Bulletin of the Africa Institute of South Africa, (Pretoria) vol. 10, no. 2, 1973, pp. 74–75. Describes Amin as world's “biggest political clown.”

Ruth First . “Uganda: The Latest Coup d'Etat in Africa.” In: World Today, no. 27, March 1971, pp. 131–138.

Ryan Selwyn . “Economic Nationalism and Socialism in Uganda.” In: Journal of Commonwealth Political Studies, vol. 11, no. 2, July 1973, pp. 140–158.

Ryan Selwyn . “Uganda: Balance Sheet of the Revolution.” In: Mawazo, vol. 3, no. 1, June 1971.

Sathyamurthy T. V. “Ugandan Politics: Convoluted Movement from Tribe to Nation.” In: Economic and Political Weekly, vol. 7, no. 42, Oct. 14, 1972, pp. 2122–2128. Amin has demonstrated a capacity to bring the army under his control at least for some time to come, which Obote could not do.

Schulthesis Michael . Economics and Economic Research in Uganda During the Amin Period. (Conference paper.) Dept. of Agricultural Economics N.Y. State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850. October 1974.

“Second Birthday.” In: Africa, no. 19, March 1973, pp. 25. President Idi Amin celebrated his second year in office.

“Seizure of Power by Army.” In: Asian and African Review, vol. 11, no. 3, March 1971, pp. 2–4. Contains: President Obote in Tanzania: Promise of elections; Diplomatic offensives: Recognition by Britain; Dr. Obote says he will return; the Cabinet joins the army promotion.

Sharma V. D. and Wooldridge F. . “Some Legal Questions Arising from the Expulsion of the Ugandan Asians.” In: International and Comparative Law Quarterly, April 1974, pp. 397–425.

Shaw Timothy . “Uganda Under Amin.” In: Africa Today, Denver, Spring 1973, pp. 11–57. Contents: Uganda under military rule, Uganda under Amin, etc.

Short Philip . “Amin's Uganda.” In: Transition, (Accra), vol. 8, no. 40, 1973, pp. 48.

Short Philip . “Army Still Takes Biggest Slice of Uganda's Budget.” In: African Development, (London), Sept. 1972, pp. 15–16. Analysis of Uganda's 1972 development budget.

Short Philip . “Uganda: Putting it in Perspective.” In: Africa Report, (N.Y.), March-April 1973, pp. 34–38. Examines economic upheaval involved in expulsion of non-citizen Asians and the smoother-than-expected transfer of businesses into African hands.

Southall Aida . “General Amin and the Coup: Great Man or Historical Inevitability.” In: The Journal of Modern African Studies, vol. 13, no. 1, March 1973, pp. 85–105. In this article Prof. Southall, concludes that “General Haji Idi Amin is not a bizarre or maverick intrusion upon the Uganda political scene but deeply and significantly entwined in it.”

“Statements by Idi Amin Relating to the Expulsion of Asians from Uganda.” In: New York University Journal of International Law and Politics, vol. 5, no. 3, Winter 1972, pp. 603–606.

“Storm Over ‘Mini’.” In: Africa, no. 12, August 1972, pp. 42. The ban on mini-skirts caused chaos in Ugandan towns. At least two girls were lynched in the street by lawless elements.

Strate Jeffrey T. Post-Military Coup Strategy in Uganda: Amin's Early Attempts to Consolidate Political Support. Athens, Centre for International Studies, Ohio University, 1973, 70 pp. Examination of post coup pronouncement and action of Amin and his government as he attempted to justify Obote's overthrow, legitimize his own regime and discourage opposition.

Tandon Yash . “The Expulsions from Uganda: Asians' Role in East Africa.” In: Patterns of Prejudice, vol. 6, no. 6, 1972.

“Thorny Path.” In: Africa, no. 12, Aug. 1972, pp. 81–83. Mr. Emmanuel Wakhweya, Finance Minister presented the first budget of President Amin's new military government. He warned that the country faced a long period of austerity.

Twaddle M. “Order and Disorder in Uganda.” In: World Today, vol. 29, no. 10, Oct. 73, pp. 449–454. “The key to Amin's actions lies in the political culture of the lower-income urban groups from which the bulk of his support appears to be drawn.”

Twaddle M. “The Amin Coup.” In: Journal of Commonwealth Political Studies, vol. 10, no. 2, July 1972, pp. 99–112. To theorists of the British right the military coup of 25 Jan. 1971 seemed part of a general pattern in post-colonial Africa.

Uba S. “Idi Amin.” In: Africa, (London), Nov. 1973, pp. 24–25. Balanced African assessment of General Idi Amin, criticizing his excesses while noting his merits in inspiring African youth.

“Uganda—A Lawless State.” In: The Review of the International Commission of Jurists, no. 9, Dec. 1972.

Uganda. Achievements of the Govt. of Uganda during the 1st Year of the Second Republic. Entebbe, Govt. Printer, 1972, 102 p., 25 cm.

“Uganda: An Inside View.” In: Africa, no. 23, July 1973, pp. 14–17. This report, by a Ugandan who for obvious reasons prefers to remain anonymous, gives the details of the current situation in his country. The events he describes have the freshness of an eye witness account.

“Uganda at the Crossroads.” In: African Clarion, Hisings Backa, Sweden, September-October 1972, pp. 1–7. Historical account of Asian role in East Africa, coming to the defense of General Amin's actions in Uganda.

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“Uganda Crisis Grows.” In: Africa Digest, vol. 19, no. 57, Oct. 1972, pp. 95–100. Contents: 1) Anti-Asian feelings; 2) Expulsions ordered; 3) Exodus begins; 4) Action against Britons; 5) African and Indian reactions; 6) British policy; 7) British public reaction; 8) Amin and Rwanda; 9) United Nations; 10) American murdered.

“Uganda Detentions.” In: Africa Digest, vol. 19, no. 1, Feb. 1972, pp. 17.

“A Uganda Diary.” In: Transition, (Accra), vol. 8, no. 42, 1973, pp. 13–19. Sampling of day-to-day development in Uganda during September, 1972. Also discusses Asian exodus during this period.

“Uganda: Economic Prospects.” In: Africa, no. 34, June 1974, pp. 39. Uganda is short of foreign exchange because of General Amin's extravagant spending on arms and ammunition.

Uganda—Fisheries Dept. Occasional Papers/Ministry of Animal Resources, Fisheries Dept. Entebbe, The Ministry, 1974, 34 p., 25 cm.

“Uganda for the Ugandans.” In: Spotlight on Africa, N.Y., April-May, 1973, pp. 3–4. Report of Amin's regime whipping up hysteria over a guerilla threat; the state of Uganda economy in wake of Asian expulsion; and growing signs of favor within Black Africa over treatment of non-blacks holding economic power.

“Uganda.” In: Africa Contemporary Record, 1973–1974, pp. B289–318.

“Uganda.” In: Africa Digest, vol. 20, no. 1, Feb. 1973, pp. 12–14. Business takeovers: Missing man; Africanizing the churches. Government changes; Aid given and withdrawn.

“Uganda.” In: Africa Digest, vol. 21, no. 4, Aug. 1974, pp. 72–73 Jurists report; Threat to British; Kibedi calls on Amin to resign.

“Uganda.” In: Asia and Africa Review, vol. 13, no. 9, Sept. 1973, pp. 5. Uganda Asians “paint themselves black” claimed by Amin. He also says Britain endangers Commonwealth.

“Uganda-Israel Break.” In: Africa Digest, vol. 19, no. 3, June 1972, pp. 58–61.

“Uganda Massacre Claimed.” In: Africa Digest, vol. 19, no. 2, April 1972, pp. 40.

“Uganda May Not be the Last.” In: The Economist, no. 238, Jan. 30, 1971, pp. 14–15.

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Uganda. Ministry of Internal Affairs. Evidence and Findings of the Commission of Enquiry Into Allegations Made by the Late Daudi Ocheng on 4th Feb., 1966, Kampala, Uganda Pub. House, 1971, 874 p., 24 cm.

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“Uganda: Presidential Decrees on the Expulsion of Asians.” In: International Legal Materials, Nov. 1972, pp. 1388–1392.

“Uganda/Tanzania: Towards Rapprochement?” In: Africa, no. 25, Sept. 1973, pp. 55–56.

Uganda. The Birth of the Second Republic of Uganda. Entebbe, Govt. Printer, 1971, 44 p., illus., 24 cm.

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“Uganda Threatens War.” In: Africa Digest, vol. 21, no. 5, Oct 1974, pp. 92–93. Amin accused Tanzania of missing forces at Mutukula.

Uganda. Uganda's Plan III: Third Five-Year Development Plan, 1971/72–1975/76. Entebbe, Govt. Printer, 1972, 428 pp. Tables, maps, diagr. Economic and social policy planning.

“Uganda Under Amin.” In: Africa Digest, vol. 18, no. 4, June 1971, pp. 42–43. President and people; Security situation; Foreign affairs; Kabakal's funeral.

Uganda-U.S.S.R. “Arms Requested.” In: Daily News, (Tanzania), May 17, 1974. President Amin's approach to U.S.S.R for more sophisticated weapons to fight in Angola if need be.

“Uganda-Kenyan Ties Deteriorate.” In: Facts on File, vol. 36, no. 1862, July 17, 1976, pp. 516. Kenyan's alleged complicity in the Israeli attack on Uganda July 3 led to a further deterioration in the already strained relations between Kenya and Uganda.

“A Ugandan's Viewpoint.” In: Africa, (African Journal, London), Nov. 1973, pp. 16–23. Anonymous interview with a prominent Ugandan citizen on killings in Uganda and Amin's actual popularity inside country.

“U.N. Deadlocked on Raid.” In: Facts on File, vol. 36, no. 1862, pp. 515–516. The U.N. Security Council session ended inconclusively on July 14 with neither condemnation of Israel nor approval of a rival Western Resolution denouncing hijacking and terrorism.

Uwechue Raph . “Civis Britannicus Sum.” In: Africa, no. 13, Sept. 1972. The author warned that “The blow armed at Britain must not be allowed to rebound on the solidarity of the third world or disturb the cordial relationship between Africans and Asians in general.”

Vishnn D. & Wooldridge F. . “Some Legal Questions Arising from the Expulsion of the Uganda Asians.” In: International and Comparative Law Quarterly, vol. 23, part 2, April 1974, pp. 397–425.

Wamala Israel . “Amin and the Asians.” In: Third World, vol. 1, October 1972, pp. 5–8. The author who is himself a Ugandan, while criticizing any racist implications explicit in General Amin's expulsion, explains the reasons that his president has decided upon his present course of action.

Watts Ronald . “Bleak Outlook for Uganda.” In: African Development, London, December 1972, pp. 7. Analyzes impact on Uganda of losing up to a third of its tax base as a result of forced Indian exodus.

“The West Nilers.” In: Africa, no. 13, Sept. 1973, pp. 34–35. A state of unrest within the army coupled with tribal sentiments.

West Richard . “What Africa Thinks of Amin.” In: New Statesman, Sept. 15, 1972, pp. 345.

“What Next in Uganda?” In: Africa Digest, vol. 18, no. 4, June 1971, pp. 38.

“Wives Divorced.” In: African Research Bulletin, vol. 11, no. 3, April 1974, pp. 3177. Amin gave details of how he has separated from three of his four wives.

Wober Mallory . “An Attempt on the Mind of Idi Amin.” In: Listener, no. 90, Sept. 6, 1973, pp. 297–299.

Wrigley C. C. “The Story of Rukidi.” In: Africa, vol. 43, no. 3, July 1973, pp. 219–235. Social conditions in Uganda under Idi Amin.