African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
The head of South Sudan’s Juvenile Reformatory Centre at Juba Central Prison has raised alarm over worsening conditions for children in detention, revealing severe overcrowding, food shortages, malnutrition and prolonged delays in court proceedings that have left some juveniles waiting years for justice. [spacer height=”20px”] In an interview with Prime Africa News Correspondent at the […]
The government has assured Kenyans that the country has sufficient petroleum stocks to meet national demand and that fuel supply remains stable across the country despite growing concerns over global energy market uncertainties. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking during a familiarization tour of key petroleum infrastructure facilities in the Coast Region, Principal Secretary for Petroleum, said Kenya […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – What began as a dream safari project destined for Kenya’s Maasai Mara and other world-class tourist destinations turned into a nightmare that two Swedish friends say will remain etched in their memories forever. [spacer height=”20px”] Kenya, globally renowned as a leading tourism destination, now risks damage to its reputation over what some […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – What began as a move to protect Iranian civilians and what the United States described as “foreign interests” from Iranian security forces—who allegedly killed between 3,000 and 30,000 civilians within the first 48 hours of nationwide demonstrations in January 2026—evolved into an unexpected 108-day war that brought much of the world to […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – A peace agreement brokered by Pakistan between the United States and Iran has sparked fresh hopes of lower fuel prices in Kenya, with global oil markets already responding positively ahead of the formal signing of the deal scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland. The breakthrough has fueled expectations that international crude oil […]
JUBA, South Sudan – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has called on South Sudanese citizens to actively participate in the country’s constitution-making process, emphasizing that a permanent constitution must reflect the aspirations, values, and collective vision of all South Sudanese. [spacer height=”20px”] The National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC) Civic Education and Public Constitutions Workshop […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – African leaders, scientists, and policymakers have called for urgent and coordinated action to protect the continent’s oceans from the escalating impacts of climate change, pollution, and overfishing, warning that millions of livelihoods and coastal communities are increasingly at risk. [spacer height=”20px”] The appeal was made during the 9th Session of the UNESCO […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya and the United States have officially launched a landmark five-year health cooperation programme valued at $1.6 billion (KSh207 billion), bringing an end to months of legal disputes and public debate that had delayed its implementation. [spacer height=”20px”] The agreement, known as the Kenya–U.S. Health Cooperation Partnership, is expected to strengthen Kenya’s […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Employment and Labour Relations Court has issued interim orders protecting an employee of Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings Limited from termination pending the hearing of a constitutional and labour rights petition that could have far-reaching implications for workplace inclusion, disability rights, and corporate accountability in Kenya. [spacer height=”20px”] The case, Thomas […]
KAKAMEGA, Kenya – Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on the people of Western Kenya to remain focused and united behind President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying the region’s future prosperity is closely tied to continued collaboration with the current administration. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking during the launch of Shirikiana SACCO […]