African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya Railways celebrated the 8th anniversary of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) operations, highlighting its pivotal role in reshaping Kenya’s transport, trade, and tourism sectors. Since its launch, the SGR has become a cornerstone of the country’s infrastructure, driving economic growth and regional connectivity. A Decade of Safe and Efficient Operations Kenya Railways […]
Nairobi, Kenya (Prime Africa News) – In a bid to elevate journalism standards in Africa amid the rapidly evolving global media landscape, Sputnik News International (Russia) in partnership with InfoNile Communications Ltd (Kenya) hosted an insightful virtual Digital Journalism Workshop on June 10, 2025. The training, titled “Secret Weapons for the Modern Editor: How AI Tools Are Changing the Game,” equipped Prime Africa Channel’s editorial and […]
LOS ANGELES, USA (Prime Africa News) – A dramatic standoff is unfolding in California as state officials prepare to sue President Donald Trump for what they call an illegal federalization of the National Guard. The dispute centers on the deployment of 2,000 Guard members to Los Angeles amid ongoing immigration protests, a move that state […]
Nairobi, Kenya — A growing national outcry has erupted in Kenya following the death of a 31-year-old teacher and blogger, Albert Ojwang, while in police custody, prompting the suspension of several police officers and the launch of an independent investigation. Ojwang was arrested last Friday in Homa Bay, a town in western Kenya, after a […]
Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has ended mounting speculation over his future by affirming his commitment to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr for the upcoming season. The 40-year-old superstar, who joined Al Nassr in January 2023 on a highly publicized contract set to expire this June, appeared to close the door on transfer rumours during […]
MOSCOW, Russia — June 9, 2025 (Prime Africa News) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stirred diplomatic chatter on Monday with a bold — albeit symbolic — suggestion: move the United Nations headquarters from New York to Sochi, a seaside city in southern Russia. Speaking at the Forum of the Future 2050, held in Moscow […]
Nanyuki, Kenya – A British soldier stationed at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) in Nanyuki has been apprehended in connection with an alleged rape incident that occurred last month near the military camp. The alleged assault took place after a group of British soldiers visited a local bar in Nanyuki. One of the […]
KIGALI, (Prime Africa News) – Rwanda has announced plans to withdraw from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), signaling escalating diplomatic tensions in the region, particularly over the ongoing offensive by M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), widely believed to be backed by Kigali. The move follows a contentious ECCAS […]
A Kisumu court has acquitted all 12 accused persons in the long-running anti-corruption case involving the Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) retail mall project, bringing an end to a high-profile legal battle that has gripped the nation since 2019. Principal Magistrate Celesa Okore delivered the landmark ruling on June 3, 2025, in Anti-Corruption Case No. […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — The invasive mosquito species Anopheles stephensi, a known vector for malaria transmission in Asia and the Middle East, is rapidly spreading across northern Kenya, according to a new scientific study. First confirmed in the country in December 2022, the mosquito has now been identified in seven of 18 surveyed counties, predominantly along […]