African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
PARIS, April 28 (Prime Africa) – Nearly a decade after reality TV star Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in a luxury Paris residence during Fashion Week, ten suspects—some now elderly—went on trial Monday in what was once dubbed France’s biggest personal robbery in over two decades. The suspects, known in French media as the […]
Among the factors that can cripple human activities is disability. In Sinoko village, Kanduyi constituency, Bungoma County, 60-year-old Elder Herman Ochola describes the hardships he faced in life after losing his sight at the age of 12. Ochola recounts that his early life started well until he suffered from paralysis and lost his sight. Despite […]
KAMPALA, UGANDA – Uganda has officially declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak after going 42 consecutive days without a single new infection, the country’s health ministry announced. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the development in a statement, reporting that the outbreak led to a total of 14 cases—12 of which were laboratory-confirmed, […]
Silver Nekesa, a 17-year-old student of Chebukaka High School in Bungoma County in Kenya, has joined the growing list of teenagers who are taking up the fight against child abuse by creating a digital platform to support the victims and create awareness. During an exclusive interview with Prime Africa, Nekesa narrated how she was motivated […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — A searing new BBC documentary has reignited national outrage over the deadly events of June 25, 2024, when scores of young protesters were gunned down during mass demonstrations against Kenya’s controversial Finance Bill. The 37-minute exposé, Blood Parliament, released on YouTube on Monday, meticulously reconstructs the tragic day through advanced 3D modeling, […]
JOHANNESBURG – April 24, 2025 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in South Africa today for a high-stakes diplomatic visit aimed at garnering support for Ukraine’s peace initiatives and deepening bilateral relations with the African continent’s largest economy. In a statement, Zelensky underscored the urgency of uniting the international community to bring about a “just […]
Sugarcane farmers at Nzoia Sugar Company have given a 24 hours ultimatum to the firm management to clear farmers’ arrears.The farmers’ are demanding the removal of Nzoia sugar company managing director Ezron Kotut. Speaking to Prime Africa at the firm premises on Wednesday during the farmers’ protests, Chris Simiyu, a farmer revealed that they have […]
NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD — In the wake of a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, India has taken sweeping measures against Pakistan, including revoking all valid visas issued to Pakistani nationals and suspending visa services indefinitely. This decision, announced on Thursday by the Ministry of External Affairs, marks a sharp escalation in the […]
India has suspended a key water-sharing treaty, severed major diplomatic ties with Pakistan, and ordered the expulsion of Pakistani nationals following a deadly militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that claimed 26 lives. The dramatic escalation has reignited concerns of military confrontation between the nuclear-armed neighbours. The attack, which occurred earlier this week in a popular […]
President William Ruto has arrived in China for a four-day State Visit at the invitation of His Excellency President Xi Jinping. He’s accompanied by First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto and a host of other leaders. He was received at the Beijing Danxing International Airport by China’s Transport minister Liu Wei. Also present to receive him […]