African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
The US military says it disabled an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it attempted to violate a US blockade and sail to an Iranian port. In a statement, the US Central Command says it observed M/T Hasna as it “transited international waters en route to an Iranian port on the Gulf […]
Prime Africa Editorial Desk – The unfolding crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is more than a regional confrontation—it is a stark reminder of how a single maritime corridor can shape the fate of the global economy. What was once a dependable artery for nearly a fifth of the world’s oil and LNG has, in a […]
The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate, alongside its European branch, has strongly condemned the decision by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to host a conference titled “The Future of Journalism in Gaza” without the inclusion of Palestinian media representatives. In a sharply worded statement, the syndicate expressed “deep concern and shock” over what it described as a […]
A journalist working for Al Jazeera Media Network has been killed in the Gaza Strip, further escalating concerns over the safety of media workers in conflict zones. Mohammed Wishah, a correspondent for Al Jazeera Mubasher, died on Wednesday after an Israeli drone strike hit the vehicle he was travelling in along al-Rashid Street, a key […]
BEIRUT, Lebanon — The global media community is in mourning today following a devastating Israeli airstrike that killed three journalists in southern Lebanon. The attack, which targeted a vehicle near the city of Jezzine on Saturday, marks a grim escalation in the ongoing conflict and has ignited a firestorm of international condemnation. The deceased have […]
NAIROBI, KENYA — As the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran enters a volatile new phase in 2026, the geopolitical tremors are being felt thousands of miles away in East Africa. While the world’s attention has remained fixed on the Persian Gulf, a recent intelligence alert from the Israeli Embassy in Nairobi has […]
At least seven members of Iran’s women’s national football team have sought asylum in Australia, raising international attention over the safety of athletes returning to the Islamic Republic. According to Australia’s national broadcaster, ABC, five of the 13-player squad were granted asylum on Monday after expressing fears they could face persecution if they returned to […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Iran has appointed a new Supreme Leader following the death of longtime leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in recent United States-Israeli strikes during escalating hostilities involving Iran. The country’s powerful Assembly of Experts on Sunday named his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as the new Supreme Leader, marking a pivotal moment for the Islamic […]
A precision airstrike that struck the Shajarah Tayyebeh Elementary School in southern Iran on February 28 is increasingly believed to have been carried out by the United States military, according to a joint investigation by The New York Times and Reuters. The strike, which occurred in the coastal city of Minab, has become the deadliest […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — Serious questions remain unanswered following reports from Iranian authorities that more than 150 schoolgirls were killed during a joint U.S.–Israel strike on a military installation in southern Iran on Saturday, February 28. According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, the airstrike — reportedly aimed at a nearby military base — struck a local girls’ […]
