African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
KYUSHU, Japan – An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.1, with its epicenter in the Kumamoto region of Kumamoto Prefecture, occurred around 4:27 p.m. on Tuesday. A seismic intensity of 7 on the Japanese scale was recorded in the Kumamoto region, and a lower 6 in Amakusa and Ashikita. The epicenter was at a […]
Oman presented Iran with a proposal for a joint regional mechanism to manage the Strait of Hormuz and collect voluntary fees. The proposal has regional backing and would prevent Iran from exercising sole control over the waterway, the source said. The proposal is based on the Strait of Malacca, where those who use the strait voluntarily […]
MERU, Kenya – The 2026 Lewa Safari Marathon has reached a historic milestone after cumulative fundraising from the annual event surpassed 10 million US dollars, reinforcing its role as one of Kenya’s leading conservation fundraising initiatives. More than 1,300 athletes from 33 countries participated in this year’s race at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, with organisers projecting […]
South Sudan – Civil society leader Edmond Yakani says unresolved historical grievances among political leaders are fueling divisions and undermining prospects for a peaceful democratic transition in South Sudan. In audio shared with Prime Africa News Correspondent in Juba, the Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), said, South Sudan is unlikely to […]
JUBA, South Sudan – South Sudan’s National Communications Authority (NCA) has announced a phased adjustment of the telecommunications tariff exchange rate, citing rising operational costs and the need to sustain reliable telecommunications services across the country. Addressing the media in Juba on Thursday, NCA Director General Rizig Dominie Samuel said the measure is intended to safeguard […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Principal Secretary for the State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Susan Mang’eni, has called for a national conversation on reforming Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies to ensure corporate investments directly empower young entrepreneurs and small businesses through grant funding. Speaking during the Kenya Development Cooperation (KDC) Event at […]
South Sudan’s prominent civil society activist, Edmond Yakani, has warned that the country risks violating its own electoral laws and undermining the credibility of the planned December 2026 elections unless political leaders urgently address legal, financial and security challenges facing the electoral process. Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), […]
CHICAGO, USA – Former United States President Barack Obama was visibly emotional as his wife, former First Lady Michelle Obama, paid a heartfelt tribute to his legacy during the official opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. The historic event brought together three living former U.S. presidents — Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Government has strongly defended the proposed modernization and expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), describing the multi-billion-shilling initiative as a strategic national investment designed to secure Kenya’s position as East Africa’s premier aviation hub amid growing regional competition. Speaking during a press briefing at Transcom House in Nairobi, Roads and […]
JUBA, South Sudan – Veteran Kenyan journalist and broadcaster Jeff Koinange has been recognized among the world’s most influential war correspondents whose courageous reporting from conflict zones has shaped global journalism, promoted peace, advanced human rights advocacy, and strengthened the resilience of media professionals operating in dangerous environments. The recognition appears in a newly released […]
