African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
NAIROBI, Kenya — As the world marks International Minority Rights Day, Nominated Senator Crystal Asige is drawing national attention to what meaningful inclusion looks like in everyday practice, shifting the conversation from symbolism to sustained, intentional action. A recently shared clip from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Annual Alumni Conference has sparked widespread discussion after […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) Chief Executive Officer Angela Sheldrick has been awarded the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (E.B.S.), Kenya’s highest civilian state decoration, in recognition of her exceptional contribution to wildlife conservation and community development. The prestigious award was presented by President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi, during […]
The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) has issued an urgent appeal to government agencies and industry stakeholders to take swift action to reduce escalating freight charges and ease the tax burden facing the country’s floriculture sector, warning that persistently high costs threaten the future of one of Kenya’s most important export industries. Speaking to the media […]
Security agencies in Igembe North Sub-county, Meru County, have intensified the fight against illicit alcohol, seizing more than 1,000 litres of illegal brew in a coordinated multi-agency operation that led to the destruction of major brewing dens in Ntunene and Antuambui wards. The operation, carried out on Wednesday, was spearheaded by Igembe North Deputy County […]
Senior business leaders, conservation scientists, government officials and financiers met in Arusha on December 15, 2025, to examine how Tanzania’s tourism sector can continue to grow without undermining the ecosystems it depends on. Convened by the Tanzania CEO Roundtable and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the meeting focused on integrating nature-based solutions […]
World football governing body FIFA has approved a total prize fund of $655 million for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, representing a 50 per cent increase from the previous edition staged in Qatar. The expanded tournament will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, marking the first World Cup to feature 48 teams. […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Kadhar Ibrahim has died, family sources have confirmed. Sources close to the family said Justice Ibrahim had been taken to India for specialised medical treatment, but doctors later advised that he be returned home to Kenya for his final days. Justice Ibrahim’s passing marks the loss of one […]
Nairobi, Kenya — The Elimu Yetu Coalition (EYC) has commended notable gains in Kenya’s basic education sector while warning that deep-seated challenges continue to threaten equitable access and quality learning, according to its 2025 State of Basic Education Address delivered on Tuesday at the Heron Hotel. Presenting the address to civil society leaders and education […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ethiopia on Tuesday for a two-day official visit aimed at deepening political, economic, and strategic ties between New Delhi and one of Africa’s most influential states. Modi held talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed before meeting members of the Indian diaspora in Addis […]
Washington, D.C. — Former United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a significant expansion of the US travel ban, barring nationals from seven additional countries — including Syria — as well as holders of Palestinian Authority passports from entering the United States. In a proclamation issued by the White House, Trump said the move […]