Mahmood Mamdani on Zohran's rise, colonialism, and US political change
Colonial rule shaped Uganda's political institutions and leaders, creating enduring state practices that continue shaping African politics and global political shifts.
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Mahmood Mamdani frames colonialism as dealing colonized peoples a losing hand, shaping his exile, return, and a politics that influenced his son's progressive trajectory.