African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Kathmandu, Nepal — Nepal is at a political crossroads as mass “Gen Z” protests propel the country’s first female chief justice, Sushila Karki, into the spotlight as the preferred interim leader. The unprecedented youth-led movement has shaken the Himalayan nation, forcing Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign earlier this week after deadly clashes left […]
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has intensified its war against illicit trade after seizing contraband goods valued at more than Ksh 46 million in two separate multi-agency operations in Kirinyaga and Uasin Gishu counties. The successful operations not only safeguarded legitimate businesses but also averted tax evasion worth over Ksh 19 million. In the first […]
Nairobi, Kenya – A light aircraft crashed on Thursday afternoon in the Mwihoko area of Githurai 45, in Nairobi, Kenya. Several people are feared dead after a light aircraft belonging to the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) crashed into buildings in the Mwihoko area of Ruiru, Kiambu County. In Summary Military and police personnel […]
At least 68 African migrants, believed to be predominantly Ethiopian nationals, have died after a vessel carrying approximately 157 people capsized off the coast of Abyan province in southern Yemen on Sunday, amid rough weather conditions. The confirmation came from Abdusattor Esoev, Yemen’s chief of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), who told the BBC […]
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has formally charged Paul Adom-Otchere, the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), over alleged procurement breaches linked to a revenue assurance contract awarded without competitive bidding. Mr. Adom-Otchere, a prominent media personality and former host of Good Evening Ghana, is facing charges alongside Otchere […]
Kenya’s athletics queens Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet delivered unforgettable performances at the Prefontaine Classic, a Diamond League meeting held in Eugene, Oregon, where both athletes broke world records in thrilling fashion. Kipyegon, the three-time Olympic 1500m champion, stunned fans by lowering her own world record in the women’s 1500m to an astonishing 3:48.68, slicing […]
Washington, D.C. — In a landmark move set to reshape the security and economic landscape of Central Africa, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed a U.S.-brokered peace agreement, raising hopes for an end to years of violence that have killed thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands in the mineral-rich eastern Congo. […]
In Summary The ban comes amid widespread protests led by Gen Z demonstrators marking the anniversary of the June 25, 2024, anti-Finance Bill protests, which saw dozens killed and scores injured. Thousands of protesters have flooded the streets in Nairobi and several other towns across Kenya, calling for police accountability, justice for victims of last […]
A leaked U.S. intelligence report has cast doubt on President Donald Trump’s claim that recent American airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities “completely obliterated” Tehran’s atomic programme, suggesting instead that the impact may be far more limited. The classified assessment by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), leaked to select media outlets on Tuesday, concludes that […]
Tehran/Doha/Baghdad — Iran launched coordinated missile strikes Monday on U.S. military installations in Qatar and Iraq, marking a sharp escalation in an increasingly dangerous conflict in the Middle East. The missile attacks were in direct response to a surprise U.S. bombing campaign over the weekend that targeted three of Iran’s key nuclear facilities. Qatar swiftly […]
