African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
 Nairobi – The United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Mr. Chaloka Beyani, has sounded a grave warning over the escalating violence in Sudan, citing credible reports of systematic and targeted attacks against civilian populations protected under international law. Speaking after high-level consultations in Nairobi, Mr. Beyani said verified information indicates that […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — As the world marks International Minority Rights Day, Nominated Senator Crystal Asige is drawing national attention to what meaningful inclusion looks like in everyday practice, shifting the conversation from symbolism to sustained, intentional action. A recently shared clip from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Annual Alumni Conference has sparked widespread discussion after […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) Chief Executive Officer Angela Sheldrick has been awarded the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (E.B.S.), Kenya’s highest civilian state decoration, in recognition of her exceptional contribution to wildlife conservation and community development. The prestigious award was presented by President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi, during […]
The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) has issued an urgent appeal to government agencies and industry stakeholders to take swift action to reduce escalating freight charges and ease the tax burden facing the country’s floriculture sector, warning that persistently high costs threaten the future of one of Kenya’s most important export industries. Speaking to the media […]
Senior business leaders, conservation scientists, government officials and financiers met in Arusha on December 15, 2025, to examine how Tanzania’s tourism sector can continue to grow without undermining the ecosystems it depends on. Convened by the Tanzania CEO Roundtable and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the meeting focused on integrating nature-based solutions […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Kadhar Ibrahim has died, family sources have confirmed. Sources close to the family said Justice Ibrahim had been taken to India for specialised medical treatment, but doctors later advised that he be returned home to Kenya for his final days. Justice Ibrahim’s passing marks the loss of one […]
Nairobi, Kenya — The Elimu Yetu Coalition (EYC) has commended notable gains in Kenya’s basic education sector while warning that deep-seated challenges continue to threaten equitable access and quality learning, according to its 2025 State of Basic Education Address delivered on Tuesday at the Heron Hotel. Presenting the address to civil society leaders and education […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ethiopia on Tuesday for a two-day official visit aimed at deepening political, economic, and strategic ties between New Delhi and one of Africa’s most influential states. Modi held talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed before meeting members of the Indian diaspora in Addis […]
Dubai, UAE — What began as a search for greener pastures has blossomed into a life-changing journey of skill, passion, and empowerment for hundreds of young people. Suleiman Ali, a 32-year-old Kenyan born in Mombasa, has transformed himself from a security guard in the Gulf to a globally certified barista trainer and entrepreneur creating dignified […]
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning that millions of famine-stricken Sudanese will face reduced food assistance beginning in January, as the agency grapples with a severe funding shortfall that threatens to cripple its operations by April. Speaking to reporters on 12 December, WFP Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response […]
