Museveni, Yoweri

 
Pronunciation: /mʊˈsɛvəni/
  • (b.1944), Ugandan statesman, President since 1986; full name Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. He came to power after ousting Milton Obote, and brought some stability to a country that had suffered under the dictatorial Obote and Idi Amin.