VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > I. Africa, 1941–2000 > 2. Regions > c. East Africa > 6. Uganda
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6. Uganda
1962, April
 
Preindependence elections were won by the Uganda People's Congress, led by the socialist-nationalist Milton Obote, in alliance with Buganda royalists.  1
 
Oct 9
 
Uganda became independent, with Obote as prime minister and Bugandan Kabaka Mutesa as head of state.  2
 
 
 
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