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“Africa is wealthy in natural resources; the problem is they are not optimally utilized.”

Quote by Yoweri Museveni

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Yoweri Museveni

Yoweri Museveni has been the President of Uganda since 1986. Born on August 15, 1944, he is a military and political leader. In Uganda, he is celebrated as a symbol of national reconciliation and reconstruction. more

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