African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Jonglei State, South Sudan — The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has expressed grave concern following reports that human remains have been uncovered in Jonglei State, warning that the full extent of suffering linked to renewed violence in the country may be far greater than currently documented. According to preliminary information, […]
The government has been urged to zero-rate essential equipment used by people living with disabilities in order to improve their quality of life and promote inclusivity in society. Speaking during a Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) forum held in Kiirua, Buuri Sub-County in Meru County, nominated Member of the National Assembly Dorothy Muthoni emphasized the urgent […]
Mombasa, Kenya – The Coast Interfaith Council of Clerics (CICC) has convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting to roll out the Peace, Empowerment and Resilience for Religious Leaders (PEARL) project, an initiative aimed at strengthening ethical leadership, social cohesion, and accountable governance in Mombasa and Kwale counties. The project comes at a pivotal moment in Kenya’s evolving […]
Upper Nile State, South Sudan — Thousands of Sudanese refugees sheltering in Chumedi Payam in Renk County are grappling with a worsening humanitarian crisis, as severe water shortages threaten their survival amid prolonged dry conditions linked to climate change. Nearly three years after fleeing the outbreak of war in Sudan in April 2023, many refugees […]
Juba, South Sudan — A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over a growing public health crisis in South Sudan, revealing that nearly one million people are currently living with Hypertension. Health experts warn that the condition—often referred to as a “silent killer”—could claim up to 3,000 lives annually if […]
YAMBIO, South Sudan — The Governor of Western Equatoria State, Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, has unveiled a strengthened joint peace outreach initiative in partnership with religious leaders, aimed at engaging armed groups, promoting reconciliation, and consolidating stability across the state. The announcement was made during a high-level engagement in Yambio County that brought together church leaders, […]
The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), Universities Academic Staff Union UoN Chapter, has called for the urgent appointment of a substantive Permanent Vice-Chancellor at the University of Nairobi, warning that the prolonged leadership vacuum is undermining stability and threatening the institution’s future. In a firm statement, the union expressed concern over delays in filling the […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa has marked its 20th anniversary with a high-level convening in Addis Ababa, calling for urgent action to scale practical, farmer-centered solutions aimed at strengthening food systems, boosting rural incomes, and accelerating agricultural transformation across the continent. The gathering, held alongside AGRA’s Board Retreat […]
Vatican City / Washington, D.C. — A fresh diplomatic rift has emerged between U.S. President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the ongoing conflict involving Iran, reviving a long history of tensions between American presidents and leaders of the Holy See. The disagreement escalated after Pope Leo XIV delivered a strong appeal for peace […]
Renk, Upper Nile State – South Sudan — Rising cases of child malnutrition in Renk are exposing critical gaps in food assistance, despite scaled-up nutrition interventions targeting thousands of vulnerable families displaced by the Sudan conflict. At Renk Transit Centre and surrounding host communities, refugees and returnees continue to face limited and inconsistent access to […]
