African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Mombasa, Kenya – The Coast Interfaith Council of Clerics (CICC) has convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting to roll out the Peace, Empowerment and Resilience for Religious Leaders (PEARL) project, an initiative aimed at strengthening ethical leadership, social cohesion, and accountable governance in Mombasa and Kwale counties. The project comes at a pivotal moment in Kenya’s evolving […]
Upper Nile State, South Sudan — Thousands of Sudanese refugees sheltering in Chumedi Payam in Renk County are grappling with a worsening humanitarian crisis, as severe water shortages threaten their survival amid prolonged dry conditions linked to climate change. Nearly three years after fleeing the outbreak of war in Sudan in April 2023, many refugees […]
Juba, South Sudan — A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over a growing public health crisis in South Sudan, revealing that nearly one million people are currently living with Hypertension. Health experts warn that the condition—often referred to as a “silent killer”—could claim up to 3,000 lives annually if […]
YAMBIO, South Sudan — The Governor of Western Equatoria State, Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, has unveiled a strengthened joint peace outreach initiative in partnership with religious leaders, aimed at engaging armed groups, promoting reconciliation, and consolidating stability across the state. The announcement was made during a high-level engagement in Yambio County that brought together church leaders, […]
The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), Universities Academic Staff Union UoN Chapter, has called for the urgent appointment of a substantive Permanent Vice-Chancellor at the University of Nairobi, warning that the prolonged leadership vacuum is undermining stability and threatening the institution’s future. In a firm statement, the union expressed concern over delays in filling the […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa has marked its 20th anniversary with a high-level convening in Addis Ababa, calling for urgent action to scale practical, farmer-centered solutions aimed at strengthening food systems, boosting rural incomes, and accelerating agricultural transformation across the continent. The gathering, held alongside AGRA’s Board Retreat […]
Vatican City / Washington, D.C. — A fresh diplomatic rift has emerged between U.S. President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the ongoing conflict involving Iran, reviving a long history of tensions between American presidents and leaders of the Holy See. The disagreement escalated after Pope Leo XIV delivered a strong appeal for peace […]
Renk, Upper Nile State – South Sudan — Rising cases of child malnutrition in Renk are exposing critical gaps in food assistance, despite scaled-up nutrition interventions targeting thousands of vulnerable families displaced by the Sudan conflict. At Renk Transit Centre and surrounding host communities, refugees and returnees continue to face limited and inconsistent access to […]
Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has triggered widespread diplomatic concern following a series of controversial statements directed at Turkey, including a demand for $1 billion and an unusual personal request tied to marriage. In posts published on the social media platform X, Gen. Kainerugaba — who is also the son […]
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has announced the appointment of Anita Kiki Gbeho as the new Special Representative for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. Ms. Gbeho succeeds Nicholas Haysom of South Africa, whose tenure was marked by sustained efforts to advance peace and stability in […]
