African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
The Judiciary in Meru County has launched an ambitious plea bargaining programme aimed at reducing the growing backlog of murder cases and easing pressure on overcrowded courts and prisons. Speaking during the launch of the mediation-like initiative in Meru, Stephen Githinji said the region’s courts are currently overwhelmed by the rising number of serious criminal […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – The United Nations has launched a landmark $340 million expansion project at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), in a move expected to elevate Nairobi into one of the world’s leading diplomatic and multilateral hubs. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Kenyan President William Ruto presided over the groundbreaking ceremony on […]
NYERI, Kenya – A businessman has been charged before the Nyeri Law Courts over an alleged KES 130 million tax fraud scheme, in a case that highlights the ongoing crackdown on tax evasion by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). According to a press release issued by KRA on Wednesday, Anthony Waweru Macharia was arraigned and […]
MERU, Kenya – A multi-agency security operation conducted in Meru County on Thursday night led to the arrest of four suspected illegal migrants working at an unlicensed bakery in Central Imenti Sub County. The raid, carried out in Kiria location within Abothuguchi Central, was led by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), public […]
JUBA, South Sudan – Salva Kiir Mayardit has announced a major government reshuffle affecting key ministries and the country’s military leadership through a series of Republican decrees issued on Wednesday evening. The decrees, broadcast on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation, introduced immediate changes within the national government as the country navigates economic pressures and […]
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – The responsibility of telling Africa’s story to the world is increasingly shifting from traditional media houses to digital creators and social media influencers, speakers at the first-ever African Social Media Influencers Conference (ASMIS 2026) have said. The landmark conference, currently underway in Addis Ababa under the theme “Influence for a Better […]
The US military says it disabled an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it attempted to violate a US blockade and sail to an Iranian port. In a statement, the US Central Command says it observed M/T Hasna as it “transited international waters en route to an Iranian port on the Gulf […]
MOROCCO – A large-scale search and rescue operation is underway in Morocco after two United States service members went missing during a joint military exercise at the Cap Draa Training Area. According to US and Moroccan military officials, the troops disappeared late Saturday, prompting an immediate response involving land, air, and sea units. As of […]
LUSAKA, Zambia — Zambia has taken a decisive step in the fight against tobacco-related harm after its National Assembly passed the Tobacco Control Bill at Third Reading, marking a major milestone in efforts to protect public health and curb rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The legislation comes amid growing concern over the country’s tobacco burden, which […]
JUBA, South Sudan — South Sudan has marked a historic milestone during this year’s International Labour Day, announcing the establishment of its first-ever specialized Labour Court aimed at protecting workers’ rights and improving access to justice. Speaking at the celebrations held at Juba National Stadium, Minister of Labour Anthony Lino Makana said the new court will […]