Ugandans View Mamdanis Nyc Win As A Beacon Of Hope Amid Democratic Struggle

Ugandans react with joy after Kampala-born Mamdanis victory during a trying time for democracy in east Africa Ugandans reacted with joy and of hope to the news that Kampala-born , amid a stormy democratic and rights environment in east Africa. Mamdani, who was born in Uganda 34 years ago to a family of Indian origin, on Tuesday defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa to become the citys first Muslim mayor and the first of south Asian heritage.