African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Samburu, Kenya – Kenyans are set to witness a rare celestial spectacle tonight as a total lunar eclipse, commonly known as a Blood Moon, coincides with the alignment of Saturn in the night sky. The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife marked the occasion with the official launch of Astro-Tourism in Kenya, positioning the country’s national […]
Washington, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he will not attend the upcoming G20 summit scheduled to take place in South Africa later this year, a decision that highlights the increasingly strained ties between Washington and Pretoria. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Friday, Trump confirmed that Vice President JD […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenyans will witness a rare celestial spectacle this Sunday evening as a total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a “blood moon,” paints the night sky in shades of deep red. The rare phenomenon, expected to be visible across much of the country, will also mark a historic moment: the official launch of […]
Khartoum, Sudan – When journalist Shamael Elnoor fled Sudan at the outbreak of war in 2023, the country’s newspapers were already on the brink of collapse. An economic crisis and the global shift to digital news had left many struggling. Then the fighting stopped the presses altogether. “Since the first bullet was fired, all newspapers […]
KIBUMBA, DRC – Farmers returning to their land in eastern Congo after years of displacement by M23 rebels have found an unwelcome surprise: their fields are now occupied by newcomers, including Rwandans. The discovery has stoked fresh tensions in a region already battered by decades of conflict. Analysts warn that unresolved land disputes could complicate […]
Kenya Revenue Authority has thwarts Kshs 123 million tax fraud involving irregular clearance of 161 containers of rice at one of the Container Freight Stations (CFSs) in Mombasa. The irregular clearance occurred between 1st August and 23rd August 2025 according to the kenya Revenue Authority however, the anomaly was detected through routine audit checks, prompting […]
Google has come under fire for signing a $45 million contract with Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office to run a global digital ad campaign aimed at promoting the Israeli government’s narrative during its offensive in Gaza. The deal, reportedly concluded in June 2025, covers advertisements on YouTube and Google’s Display & Video 360 platform. Documents describe […]
Former French MP Meir Habib revealed that President Emmanuel Macron offered to visit Israel, but israeli occupation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refused, citing “current conditions” as unsuitable. Last month, Netanyahu reportedly sent a letter to Macron accusing him of fueling antisemitism by supporting a Palestinian state. He urged Macron to act decisively before the Jewish […]
Diani, Kwale County – Organizations across Africa must urgently redesign their talent pipelines to withstand the disruptive forces of artificial intelligence (AI), shifting demographics, and rising employee expectations, experts have warned. Speaking at the opening of the HR Summit 2025 in Diani, Kwale County, Karim Anjarwalla, Senior Partner at ALN Kenya, Anjarwalla & Khanna, stressed […]
Mombasa, Kenya – President William Ruto has announced that healthcare workers employed under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme on temporary contracts will now transition to permanent and pensionable terms. Speaking at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital in Mombasa on Thursday, the President issued employment letters to the first batch of workers, signalling […]