African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Iranian state-run television has confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed early Saturday at his office in Tehran. He was 86. The broadcasts announced that the Islamic Republic will observe 40 days of national mourning following the death of the long-serving leader, who had ruled Iran since 1989. Hours before […]
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States has begun what he described as “major combat operations” against Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in Middle East tensions and raising fears of a wider regional conflict. In a video message shared on Truth Social, Trump said the strikes are aimed at destroying Iran’s missile […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Leaders, policymakers, and regional partners convened in Nairobi for a 3 days high-level Ministerial Conference on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), underscoring the urgent need to translate commitments into measurable action across the Horn of Africa. The gathering, held under the auspices of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and supported by […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — More than 150 green manufacturing stakeholders from across Africa convened in Nairobi for the Pan African Green Business Building Forum, a major gathering aimed at unlocking investment opportunities and accelerating sustainable industrial growth across the continent. The one-day forum, funded by the United Kingdom government through the Manufacturing Africa programme, brought together […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya is on the cusp of a major economic and tourism milestone with the construction of the Bomas International Convention Complex (BICC), a flagship project expected to unlock new revenue streams, create thousands of jobs, and position the country as a premier destination for global conferences and exhibitions. Located in Nairobi, the […]
A request for a parliamentary statement regarding the suspension of several World Bank–funded development programmes in Nyamira County has been formally tabled in the National Assembly of Kenya, bringing national attention to the management of donor-supported projects and their impact on local communities. West Mugirango Member of Parliament Hon. Stephen Mogaka submitted the request pursuant […]
Nairobi, Kenya — During his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, U.S. President Donald Trump singled out Minnesota as the focal point of what he described as widespread fraud involving members of the Somali community, vowing an aggressive federal crackdown. Trump alleged that “Somali fraud” in Minnesota has cost U.S. taxpayers at least $19 […]
In his latest State of the Union address, Donald Trump declared a “turnaround for the ages,” portraying his second term as a period of national recovery and renewed strength ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The address drew sharp partisan reactions, with Republicans applauding repeatedly while Democrats remained seated, some visibly dissenting. However, a closer […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — United Opposition leaders have vowed to protect votes in the kenya’s 2027 general elections amid election malpractise allegations raising conserns in oppostion political camp. Speaking during a Sunday church service in PCEA Utawala attended by Dr. Fred Matiang’i , Martha Katura, Kalanzo Musyoka, Eugine Wamalwa and Rigathi Gachagua, the opposition leaders jointly […]
Nairobi, Kenya — President William Ruto has pledged that the government will allocate KSh2 billion in the next financial year to begin settling a debt owed to Methodist University, in a move seen as an effort to mend relations with the church and stabilise higher education financing. Speaking at State House Nairobi during a meeting […]