Uganda after Amin has left a violent, chaotic land
Phillip Ochieng notes three years after Amin’s departure Uganda remains unstable with looting, collapsed infrastructure, and a ruined economy. Exile Tanzanian forces plundered shops and public buildings, while Obote’s return saw widespread mismanagement, embezzlement, and a collapsed civil service.
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Idi Amin
Uganda
Phillip Ochieng
Africa
Hell
Ochieng
Nairobi
Nation
East Africa
Amin
Kampala
Kenya
Zaire
Obote
Saskatchewan premier Devine promotes private wealth over state control
Grant Devine, Saskatchewan’s Tory premier, pledges to keep government as a facilitator, not owner. He moves to cut road taxes, plan mortgage subsidies, and divest crown assets while expanding private sector roles. He defends health programs and stresses ownership and wealth generation for citizens, with land bank reform and farmer financing key aims.
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Regina
Grant Devine
Saskatchewan
New Democratic Party
Tories
Allan Blakeney
Devine
NDP
Saskatchewan Land Bank
Blakeney
U.S
Moose Jaw
Whelan Pushes Racy Canada Gambling Reforms
Ottawa minister Whelan promoted betting growth across 100 racetracks in Canada as inter-track betting and expanded pools move forward. He argued racing sustains communities and jobs while opposing off-track shops. MPs debated odds and ethics before speedy passage. Could he become finance minister?
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Ottawa
Gene
Big Green) Whelan
House of Commons
Whelan
Jake Epp
Asia Minor
Canada
Chuck Cook
North Vancouver
Cook
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Philip Ochieng
Milton Obote
Idi Amin Dada
Pacific News Service
Miles
Albert
Moye
Koboke
Sudan
Ugands
Victoria
Piyege
Ethiopia
Rudolf
Tanzania
Peter Cowan
Land Bank
Japan
Charles Lynch
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