African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
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 […]
In a quiet yet pivotal move, Canada has officially launched its first-ever Global Africa Strategy (GAS), signaling a strategic shift in Ottawa’s foreign policy as it seeks to diversify its markets and reduce its economic reliance on the United States. The long-awaited 22-page document, released at a low-key event in Toronto earlier this March, lays […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — China-Kenya trade surged to new heights in the first quarter of 2025, with total bilateral trade reaching 16.13 billion yuan (approximately $2.2 billion), marking a 11.9% year-on-year increase, according to data released by China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC) on Tuesday. This represents the sixth consecutive quarter of growth and a record […]
In what many are calling a “historic and catalytic gathering”, the Canada-Africa Fintech Summit has surged into a new phase of global relevance and diplomatic significance. This follows a landmark breakfast briefing held in Ottawa on April 8, 2025, that convened Ambassadors of African nations to Canada, Canadian institutional leaders, and key private sector stakeholders […]
The Vatican is entering a period of profound significance and solemnity following the death of the Holy Father. The Catholic Church now observes the traditional Sede Vacante—Latin for “the seat is vacant”—marking the interregnum period before a new pope is elected. In accordance with centuries-old Vatican tradition, a conclave will be convened within the next […]
BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA – In a powerful and unexpected twist to combat persistent challenges like teenage pregnancy and gender-based violence, Bungoma County has turned to the beautiful game: football. Local NGO WEMA Organization, under the leadership of CEO Elizabeth Juma, launched a football-centered empowerment initiative in 2023 with the aim of keeping girls off the […]
China has intensified its criticism of the United States’ global trade tactics, accusing Washington of “abusing tariffs” and strong-arming other nations into choosing sides in a rapidly deteriorating trade conflict between the world’s two largest economies. Beijing’s stern warning came in response to reports that the U.S. is pressuring countries seeking tariff relief to scale […]