African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Tana River, Kenya — The first maize harvest at the Galana Kulalu Irrigation Scheme began on Saturday, marking a major milestone in reviving a project once branded a failure just two years ago. The Galana Kulalu Food Security Project, located on expansive government land spanning Kilifi and Tana River counties, is being implemented under a […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited tensions with Beijing after announcing plans to impose additional tariffs of up to 100 percent on Chinese goods and threatening to cancel his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. In a post on Truth Social on Friday, Trump accused China of taking an “extraordinarily aggressive position on trade,” […]
GABORONE – Botswana has enforced a new rule requiring mining companies to sell a 24% stake in new concessions to local investors if the government chooses not to buy the stake, its mines ministry said on Friday. The rule was proposed last year as part of draft legislation, but the government had not said when […]
China dramatically expanded its rare earths export controls on Thursday, adding five new elements and extra scrutiny for semiconductor users as Beijing tightens control over the sector ahead of talks between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The world’s largest rare earths producer also added dozens of pieces of refining technology to its control list […]
Nairobi, Kenya — The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced the closure of the 2025/2026 avocado harvesting season for sea shipments, effective Monday, October 20, 2025, in a move aimed at safeguarding the quality of Kenya’s produce and sustaining the country’s international market reputation. The Authority stated that the decision follows a countrywide survey […]
Mombasa, Kenya – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is using this year’s Customer Service Week to reflect on its service delivery and strengthen its relationship with taxpayers, as it continues to modernize its operations through innovation, technology, and strong partnerships. The Authority says the event provides a valuable opportunity to assess its performance and explore […]
MOMBASA, Kenya — The government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming blue economy research into tangible commercial ventures that drive social and economic development. Principal Secretary, State Department of Science, Research and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, said Kenya is ready to channel available resources towards science-driven innovations with real impact on communities. “We must connect […]
Mombasa, Kenya — Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Sen. Mutahi Kagwe, has called on county governments to work closely with the national administration to reposition Kenya’s livestock sector as a cornerstone of food security, rural livelihoods, and national economic growth. Speaking during a joint consultative forum with 24 Governors from Arid and Semi-Arid […]
Mombasa, Kenya – Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Hon. Mutahi Kagwe, has officially launched the Orthodox Tea Auction in Mombasa, a move hailed as a milestone for Kenya’s tea industry and a significant step forward for the country’s 650,000 tea farmers. Speaking at the event, Kagwe highlighted that the sector had achieved its highest-ever earnings in […]
New York / Nairobi – As President William Ruto addresses the United Nations General Assembly this week, seeking to reassure the world of Kenya’s commitment to investment and reform, a different story is quietly unfolding at home. International investors and donors, long regarded as Kenya’s lifeline, are growing increasingly frustrated by a mining regime that […]
