Today in African History

In 1985, Uganda experienced a tumultuous political event when President Milton Obote was overthrown for the second time in his political career. The military coup d'état, led by General Tito Okello, led to the ousting of Obote's government and a sudden shift in power dynamics.
Milton Obote, a prominent political figure in Uganda, had previously served as the country's first post-independence Prime Minister and later as its President. However, his rule was marred by controversies and conflicts, leading to his first overthrow in 1971 by Idi Amin. Obote returned to power in 1980 after Amin's fall, but his second term was riddled with internal strife and allegations of corruption, further fueling discontent among various factions within the military.
In July 1985, General Tito Okello, backed by the Uganda People's Army (UPA), executed a swift and well-coordinated military coup, seizing control of the government and deposing President Obote. The coup brought uncertainty to the nation as Okello established himself as the new leader. His rule, however, was short-lived, as, in January 1986, another military coup led by Yoweri Museveni's National Resistance Army (NRA) toppled Okello's regime, leading to Museveni's ascent to power.