Exile
Mahmood Mamdani examines Uganda’s colonial legacy and his son’s political rise in new book
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Columbia University professor Mahmood Mamdani discusses his latest book, Slow Poison, which explores how British colonial rule shaped Uganda’s post-independence state and the long tenure of leaders like Idi Amin and Yoweri Museveni. Drawing on his own experiences of exile and statelessness, he links Uganda’s history of belonging and exclusion to the political ascent of his son, New York City mayor‑elect Zohran Mamdani.
In a recent interview, Cuban actor and activist Yunior Garcia Aguilera shares his theater experiences, opposition role, and essential reforms for a potential transition in Cuba. Exiled in Madrid after regime threats, he stresses the need for rule of law, public order, and market freedom. Garcia admits past mistakes due to lack of political preparation and urges sharing concrete projects for the country's future.
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Cuban artist and activist Nonardo Perea shares in an interview his exile experience in Spain following his involvement with the San Isidro Movement. He describes the hardships of forced migration, its toll on his family, and his creative work as a form of denunciation against Cuba's regime. Despite newfound freedom, he grapples with isolation and financial struggles.