African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
In Summary In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that the regulations, which included amendments across several areas of the mining framework, were passed in violation of constitutional principles on transparency and public participation. The decision follows a petition filed by the Kenya Chamber of Mines, which moved to […]
Kathmandu, Nepal — Nepal is at a political crossroads as mass “Gen Z” protests propel the country’s first female chief justice, Sushila Karki, into the spotlight as the preferred interim leader. The unprecedented youth-led movement has shaken the Himalayan nation, forcing Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign earlier this week after deadly clashes left […]
Algiers, Algeria – Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a groundbreaking Joint Project Preparation Facility (JPPF) Framework Agreement, setting the stage for transformative investments worth at least US$1 billion across Africa’s housing, urban development, and trade sectors. The landmark agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 4th Intra-African […]
Mombasa, Kenya – Chief of Staff Felix Koskei has called on universities to play a greater role in addressing national challenges by translating research into practical solutions. Speaking during the Commercial and Entrepreneurial Institutions Leaders (CEIL) Summit in Mombasa, Koskei urged closer collaboration between academia, county governments, the national government, and the private sector. “For […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya has unveiled a sweeping set of reforms aimed at securing the future of its globally renowned wildlife heritage. The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations, 2025, were officially launched today by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), marking what officials described as a “decisive moment” in the nation’s conservation journey. […]
More than 5,000 vulnerable residents of Bungoma County have benefitted from the distribution of productive assets under the USAID 4TheChild initiative, a program designed to empower households through education support and income-generating activities. Speaking during the exercise at the County Headquarters, Governor Kenneth Lusaka commended USAID 4TheChild for its unwavering commitment to uplifting marginalized groups […]
With the high cost of electricity in the country which has taken a toll to margins of profits to many business and the the push for climate change initiative many companies has opt to embrace solar energy to compliment with them electricity. one of the company is Mabati Rolling Milles MRN is a living testament […]
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has intensified its war against illicit trade after seizing contraband goods valued at more than Ksh 46 million in two separate multi-agency operations in Kirinyaga and Uasin Gishu counties. The successful operations not only safeguarded legitimate businesses but also averted tax evasion worth over Ksh 19 million. In the first […]
A growing number of countries are pledging to recognize a Palestinian state, with more than 145 nations now backing international recognition in a move that is reshaping global diplomacy. Most countries that recognize Palestine did so in 1988, following the Palestine National Council’s declaration of statehood. Over the years, many non-Western nations joined the recognition […]
Ethiopia is marking its New Year with a powerful sense of national pride and a renewed commitment to progress. The celebration, known as Enkutatash, falls on September 11 on the Gregorian calendar and symbolizes fresh beginnings. More than just the change of seasons, Enkutatash carries deep cultural meaning. The name translates to “gift of jewels,” […]