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1. Uganda: Erratic Museveni Son Deactivates X Handle After Threats Against Uganda VP

   AllAfrica 2026-11-11 09:16

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has deactivated his X account following a series of threats against Vice President Jessica Alupo, adding to a record of provocative online pronouncements by Pr...

2. We tracked 20 years of crop cycles and protests in Kenya – unrest follows a clear seasonal rhythm

   The Conversation 2026-11-10 14:04

   Protest activity among Kenya’s farming communities follows a clear and predictable agricultural rhythm.

3. Kenya: Millions Spent, No Flights - Ruto Makes Fresh Promise On Kisii Airport

   AllAfrica 2026-11-10 10:18

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has renewed his promise to transform Suneka Airstrip into a fully operational airport, years after millions of shillings were spent on the facility without delivering the commercial flights res...

4. Nigerian court bars opposition candidate two months before election

   France 24 2026-11-05 21:22

   In tonight's edition: A Nigerian court disqualifies a leading presidential candidate, adding fresh complications to the electoral process two months before the vote. Also, tens of thousands of people have fled across the border into Kenya a...