African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Mar-a-Lago, Florida — U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will temporarily run Venezuela following what Washington describes as the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, pending what he termed a “peaceful, safe and judicious transition of power.” Speaking at a press conference on Saturday from his Mar-a-Lago residence, Trump said the United […]
Summary President Donald Trump says the United States has ‘captured’ Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and flown them out of the country after ‘large-scale’ strikes. Earlier, Venezuela’s government accused the US of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states, as it rejected “military aggression” by Washington. The government of President Maduro had declared a […]
U.S. officials confirm President Trump has ordered airstrikes on multiple sites inside Venezuela, including military facilities, according to CBS News. Explosions were reported overnight in and around Caracas, with residents describing loud blasts, aircraft overhead, and power outages near key installations. Venezuela’s government is calling it an act of military aggression and has moved to […]
Caracas, Venezuela — Venezuela’s capital was shaken by a series of explosions on Saturday, as residents reported loud blasts, aircraft activity over the city, and widespread power outages across several neighbourhoods. Local witnesses said at least seven explosions were heard in different parts of Caracas, triggering panic among residents. Authorities have not yet provided a […]
Nairobi United FC have reinforced their technical bench as the club gears up for a demanding and defining phase of the season, with a congested January fixture list set to test both squad depth and tactical maturity in the Sportpesa League and on the continental stage. The club has appointed Bonface Omondi Musa, CAF B, […]
A Mombasa court has ordered the detention of investigative journalist Peter Mwita Maseke for five days to allow police to complete investigations into the publication of an article linking a local legislator to criminal gangs operating in Kisauni. Chief Magistrate Dominica Nyambu on Thursday directed that Maseke be held at the Central Police Station as […]
Marrakech, Morocco — Gabon’s government has announced the suspension of the national football team, the dismissal of head coach Thierry Mouyouma, and the exclusion of senior players Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bruno Ecuele Manga following a disastrous Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign. Speaking in a televised address, acting Minister of Sports Simplice-Désiré Mamboula confirmed the […]
Kenyan comedian and media personality Rapcha the Sayantist has finally opened up about the real reason behind his highly publicized fallout with Iko Nini Podcast host Mwafreeka, shedding light on what led to his decision to walk away from the popular show. Speaking candidly during an episode of his Chizi Podcast, Rapcha revealed that the […]
Ugandan police have detained prominent human rights activist and lawyer Sarah Bireete, escalating concerns over a widening crackdown on dissent and political opposition ahead of the country’s January 15 general election. Police confirmed Bireete’s arrest in a post on social media platform X on Tuesday, saying she was in custody and would be presented in […]
Nairobi, Kenya — The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has strongly condemned the arrest and continued detention of journalist Peter Mwita Maseke, warning that the move poses a serious threat to press freedom and constitutional rights. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Council called for Mwita, a journalist with Alshifaa Media Group based in […]