African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
BUNGOMA, Kenya — In an industry often dominated by men, one woman from Western Kenya is not just making her mark—she’s redefining the narrative. Meet Diana Nelima, a trailblazing photographer hailing from Shikhendu Ward in Trans-Nzoia County, whose artistry, grit, and unwavering belief in the power of storytelling are turning heads across the country. With […]
Tanzania’s main opposition party has been barred from participating in this year’s election, days after its leader was charged with treason. Ramadhani Kailima, director of elections at the Independent National Elections Commission, said that Chadema had failed to sign a code of conduct document that was due on Saturday, meaning the party was disqualified from […]
April 14, 2025 (Prime Africa News) – In a groundbreaking moment for space travel and gender representation, an all-female crew featuring pop icon Katy Perry, veteran journalist Gayle King, and philanthropist and media personality Lauren Sánchez lifted off aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket on Monday, marking the first all-women space mission in more than […]
El-Fasher, Sudan – April 15, 2025 | More than 400 people have been killed in recent attacks by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Darfur region, according to the United Nations, citing “credible sources.” The UN warns the death toll could rise further as verification efforts continue. The deadly assault took place last week […]
Kabuchai, Kenya — A transformative wave is sweeping across Kenya’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, with Kisiwa Technical Training Institute (TTI) in Kabuchai emerging as a frontrunner in the push toward a skills-driven education system. During a high-profile visit to the institution, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Technical and Vocational […]
PRETORIA – The South African Presidency has officially confirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will undertake a working visit to South Africa on 24 April. This marks the first official visit by the Ukrainian leader to the African continent since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began in 2022. While the specific agenda for the visit has […]
Professional Summary Bill Otieno is a Kenyan journalist, producer, and a PRESS Freedom Advocate with a distinguished career spanning journalism, media production, and impact-driven entrepreneurship. He is the Founder and Managing Director of InfoNile Communications Limited, a dynamic media and communication development company committed to addressing the informational needs of East Africans through sustainable and […]
KINSHASA, April 9 (Prime Africa) — Three American citizens who had been imprisoned in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a failed coup attempt last year were handed over to U.S. authorities on Tuesday, officials confirmed. The transfer occurred after a series of high-level negotiations between the two countries, particularly concerning security arrangements and […]
Heavy rains have triggered severe flooding from a key river in the Democratic Republic of the Congo capital Kinshasa, killing some 30 people and destroying homes and roads. Provincial Health Minister Patricien Gongo provided the death toll on Sunday but stressed it was “provisional”. Most of the fatalities in the deluge, he added, were caused […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington is revoking all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders, accusing the African nation’s government of not accepting the repatriation of its nationals and “taking advantage of the United States”. “Every country must accept the return of its citizens in a timely manner when another country, including the […]