Historical Events tagged with "1986"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
National Resistance Movement Seizes Power in Uganda
The National Resistance Movement (NRM), led by Yoweri Museveni, launched a successful offensive against the government of Tito Okello, ultimately capturing Kampala and establishing control over Uganda. The offensive was notable for its speed and the military strategies employed by the NRM, which had been fighting against various regimes for several years. The fall of Okello's government marked a significant turning point in Uganda's political landscape, setting the stage for years of civil order under Museveni's rule.
Continue ReadingLeabua Jonathan Ousted in Coup Led by General Lekhanya
Leabua Jonathan was removed from power by a coup d'état led by General Justin Lekhanya. This military intervention occurred in Lesotho, where Jonathan's rule had faced growing internal and external pressures. Lekhanya and his forces aimed to restore political stability amidst a deteriorating situation in the country, which had been marked by political unrest and economic challenges. The coup resulted in the establishment of a military government in place of the civilian administration.
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