African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
The World Food Programme (WFP) has raised alarm over an unprecedented escalation in global hunger, confirming two famines in 2025—the first time this century that more than one famine has been declared in a single year. According to Jean-Martin Bauer, Director of the Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Service at WFP, the situation is now […]
NAIROBI, Nov 20 (Prime Africa) – President William Samoei Ruto is set to deliver the 2025 State of the Nation Address today, fulfilling his constitutional duty under Article 132 of the Constitution of Kenya. The address comes at a time when the country is experiencing growing public frustration over rising taxes, surging living costs, alleged […]
NAIROBI – The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has raised concern over the growing rate of joblessness in the country, reporting that about 67% of young people aged 15 to 34 remain unemployed. The alarming trend continues to strain families and the national economy, prompting calls for urgent and sustainable solutions. In response, the Government […]
NAIROBI – Kenya has taken a major step in transforming its health sector with the launch of the country’s first-ever national conference dedicated to addressing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), bringing together experts, policymakers and patient advocates to shape long-term solutions to one of the nation’s fastest-growing health challenges. The two-day meeting, held in Nairobi, convened community […]
MOSCOW, Nov 18 (Prime Africa) – Russian photography artist Yekaterina Yakel has been awarded the Grand Prix of the 11th Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest for her moving photo series “Russian Spirit: An Obstacle Course.” The award ceremony was held on Tuesday at the State Historical Museum on Moscow’s Red Square. The international jury […]
Kenyan-born U.S. Army officer Silvia Jemutai, originally from Kopsiya, Poror in Eldama Ravine, Baringo County, has marked a major milestone in her military career after being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (O-5). The prestigious ceremony was held at the Ordnance Training Support Facility on Fort Lee, Virginia, where friends and family—some travelling from […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Samoei Ruto on Monday officially opened the 14th World Conference of the International Association of Refugee and Migration Judges (IARMJ), urging the global community to strengthen the integrity of asylum systems and uphold justice for displaced populations amid what he termed “a defining moment in human history.” Addressing judges and […]
In a significant push to resolve one of northern Kenya’s most persistent development bottlenecks, Wajir County Governor Ahmed Abdullahi—who also chairs the Council of Governors—held high-level talks with Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi on November 12 to address the region’s chronic power shortages. Wajir, a vast arid county along the Kenya–Somalia border, remains […]
DOHA/KINSHASA, (Prime Africa) — The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group have signed a new framework agreement in Doha, marking a cautiously hopeful step toward ending the devastating conflict in eastern Congo. The deal, inked on Saturday in the Qatari capital, is part of a broader peace effort backed by the United […]
Authorities launch probe into alleged deceptive travel scheme 130 Palestinians admitted to South Africa despite lack of papers Unregistered organisation accused of exploiting Palestinians’ travel arrangements Ramaphosa affirms compassion and support for Palestine amid investigation JOHANNESBURG, (Prime Africa ) – South Africa has granted entry to 130 Palestinians who arrived in Johannesburg without proper […]
