African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
MOMBASA, Kenya — The government has stepped up efforts to tackle maternal and child mortality, with a renewed focus on high-burden counties under the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) Acceleration Plan. Director-General for Health Patrick Amoth said the country must urgently shift from policy formulation to implementation, warning that key health indicators remain off […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has announced the commencement of its Repeat Phase II grassroots elections set for Thursday, April 23, 2026, in what marks a significant milestone in the party’s ongoing nationwide consolidation drive. The exercise follows the successful completion of grassroots polls in 25 counties, where 235,923 officials were elected, and […]
JUBA — The Government of South Sudan has firmly dismissed claims of a planned extension of its mandate, reiterating its commitment to hold national elections in December 2026 as scheduled. Minister of Information, Communication, Technology and Postal Services, Ateny Wek Ateny, said both the Presidency and the Council of Ministers have endorsed a resolution confirming […]
JUBA/NEW YORK — The Government of South Sudan has formally rejected key aspects of a recent report by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, arguing that it oversteps the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and misrepresents the realities on the ground. Presenting the government’s position before the United Nations Security Council, […]
KWALE, Kenya — A new partnership between the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and the Camões Institute is set to boost coastal restoration and eco-tourism in Kenya, with over 65,000 mangrove seedlings expected to be grown and nurtured under the Gazi Bay Coastal Restoration and Eco-Tourism (G-CORE) initiative. The agreement, signed during an official visit to […]
YAMBIO, Western Equatoria State — The Governor of Western Equatoria State, Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, has urged residents to rely on radio as a key source of credible information ahead of the 2026 general elections, as the UNESCO advances the installation of Yambio FM radio station. Governor Rimbasa said radio remains one of the most effective […]
JUBA/WASHINGTON DC — The administration of Donald J. Trump has reaffirmed its engagement with Africa, outlining a shift in foreign policy from traditional aid to trade, investment, and strategic partnerships—a move expected to have direct implications for countries such as South Sudan. The policy direction was presented in Washington during a high-level briefing by officials from […]
Prime Africa Editorial Desk – The unfolding crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is more than a regional confrontation—it is a stark reminder of how a single maritime corridor can shape the fate of the global economy. What was once a dependable artery for nearly a fifth of the world’s oil and LNG has, in a […]
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 […]