African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
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), […]
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 […]
MOMBASA, Kenya – President William Ruto has called for stronger global political will and concrete action to protect the world’s oceans, urging leaders to translate conservation commitments into tangible results. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa on Thursday—the first edition of the conference to be held on African soil—President Ruto […]
The head of South Sudan’s Juvenile Reformatory Centre at Juba Central Prison has raised alarm over worsening conditions for children in detention, revealing severe overcrowding, food shortages, malnutrition and prolonged delays in court proceedings that have left some juveniles waiting years for justice. In an interview with Prime Africa News Correspondent at the facility in […]
The government has assured Kenyans that the country has sufficient petroleum stocks to meet national demand and that fuel supply remains stable across the country despite growing concerns over global energy market uncertainties. Speaking during a familiarization tour of key petroleum infrastructure facilities in the Coast Region, Principal Secretary for Petroleum, said Kenya continues to […]
JUBA, South Sudan – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has called on South Sudanese citizens to actively participate in the country’s constitution-making process, emphasizing that a permanent constitution must reflect the aspirations, values, and collective vision of all South Sudanese. The National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC) Civic Education and Public Constitutions Workshop supported by […]
NAIROBI (Prime Africa News Desk ) –Â The European Union has revised its aviation safety blacklist, delivering contrasting outcomes for airlines in Algeria and Kyrgyzstan as regulators continue efforts to uphold the highest aviation safety standards across European airspace. In the latest update released by the European Commission, Algerian carrier Air Express Algeria has been added […]
Ethiopia claimed Thursday that forces in the northern Tigray region were preparing an offensive against the federal government in the coming days, after months of rising tensions. Hardline elements of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), a powerful party with fraught relations with Addis Ababa, have “decided to launch an offensive against the federal government […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – A major international summit aimed at advancing peace, protecting journalists, and strengthening humanitarian support systems will be held in Nairobi this October, bringing together global leaders, media professionals, humanitarian actors, diplomats, technology experts, and policymakers to address the growing dangers facing journalists operating in conflict zones. The Global Press Peace Summit 2026, […]
MERU, Kenya – Cultural enthusiasts and education stakeholders have called for the integration of African traditions and indigenous knowledge into Kenya’s Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum and other African education systems, saying cultural heritage can play a vital role in shaping learners’ identity, values, and practical skills. The appeal was made during a stakeholders’ engagement that […]
