Museveni's "divine intervention" in Ugandan presidential race

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What does JJ Cornish have to say about Yoweri Museveni's son withdrawing from the 2026 Ugandan Presidential race, citing divine guidance to support his father's quest for a seventh term? Watch to find out. He then, along with Gareth Cliff, discusses Egypt's urgent warning to its citizens to evacuate Somaliland amid escalating security concerns in this contested region. Finally, they examine a shocking incident in Guinea where local residents ransacked a research centre following the tragic death of a worker’s baby at the hands of a chimpanzee. Join them as they unpack the political dynamics, security issues, and social unrest that are defining the continent in this edition of Africanalysis - brought to you by Johannesburg Business School.

23 Sep English South Africa Politics · News Commentary

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