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Trump's tone resonates in strongman-weary Africa
[The Hill] KAMPALA, Uganda ‐ Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has had surprising resonance in parts of Africa where people are weary of the political establishment and see the real estate mogul as a global force for change.Despite famously pushing an "America first" foreign policy and appearing to show little interest in events outside the U.S., the Republican nominee for president is enjoying a strong amount of popularity in Uganda and other African nations, a week out from Election Day. Trump is also up against Hillary Clinton, a woman known on the international stage for more than two decades, most recently as a globetrotting secretary of State, and whose family foundation has helped to save millions from malaria, HIV/AIDS and other diseases -- including many Africans. Yet for many in and around this capital city, scattered across hills in the jungle of East Africa, Trump’s candidacy represents a strike against political dynasties and the established order that has kept strongmen such as their own president in power for decades. Trump’s tough rhetoric and a fake viral quote have boosted his appeal to many looking for a change. "Trump has presented himself as a candidate that is anti-establishment, that he wants to turn around things and cause a revolution of some sort," said Moses Khisa, a lecturer in political science at Northwestern University and columnist for a Ugandan newspaper. Con't. Posted by: Besoeker 2016-11-03 |
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