Besigye Kizza vs Rafic Hariri

Kizza Besigye, a former physician and Museveni ally, ran as the main opposition candidate against President Yoweri Museveni in Uganda's presidential election. Museveni won with 69% of the vote. Besigye alleged widespread fraud, leading to protests and his subsequent self-exile to South Africa.

Besigye was arrested upon returning from exile in South Africa and charged with treason, rape, and illegal possession of firearms. The treason charge related to alleged links with the rebel Lord's Resistance Army. His arrest sparked riots in Kampala and international condemnation of Museveni's government.

Besigye ran as the Forum for Democratic Change candidate in Uganda's first multi-party election in 25 years. Museveni won with 59% of the vote to Besigye's 37%. Besigye again alleged fraud. The election was marked by Besigye's ongoing treason trial and restrictions on opposition rallies.

Besigye ran against Museveni for the third time. Museveni won with 68% of the vote to Besigye's 26%. Besigye rejected the results, citing vote rigging and intimidation. He led a series of 'walk-to-work' protests against rising fuel and food prices, which were met with police tear gas and arrests.

Besigye ran against Museveni for the fourth time. Museveni won with 60% of the vote to Besigye's 35%. Besigye was placed under house arrest before results were announced. He declared himself the rightful winner and held a symbolic swearing-in ceremony, leading to his arrest and military detention.

Rafic Hariri was appointed Prime Minister of Lebanon on October 31, 1992, after the end of the civil war. He was tasked with rebuilding the country's economy and infrastructure, leveraging his personal wealth and international connections.

Hariri's government initiated the reconstruction of Beirut's central district through the Solidere company. The project rebuilt the war-torn city center with modern infrastructure, but faced criticism for displacing residents and favoring wealthy investors.

Hariri resigned as Prime Minister in December 1998 after a dispute with President Emile Lahoud over economic policy and corruption. He returned to power in 2000 after winning parliamentary elections.

Rafic Hariri was assassinated on February 14, 2005, when a massive truck bomb exploded near his motorcade in Beirut. His death sparked the Cedar Revolution, leading to the withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon and international investigations.