African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
GULU, Uganda — Ugandan opposition leader and former pop star Bobi Wine has alleged that he and his supporters were violently attacked by security forces while campaigning in the northern city of Gulu, raising fresh concerns over political violence ahead of the country’s 2026 presidential election. In a series of posts shared on social media […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — Tanzania’s Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has urged citizens to remain indoors on December 9, the country’s Independence Day, amid heightened security and growing fears of nationwide protests over the government’s handling of post-election violence. In a video message shared through the government’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, Nchemba asked Tanzanians […]
Washington D.C., United States – The leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Rwanda have signed a historic peace agreement aimed at ending decades of conflict in the eastern region of DR Congo, even as fresh fighting continues to displace civilians back home. The deal was signed at a high-level summit convened […]
WASHINGTON DC, USA – President William Ruto has arrived in Washington, D.C., at the invitation of U.S. President Donald J. Trump, where he is set to witness the signing of the Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda Peace Agreement — a major diplomatic milestone aimed at restoring stability in the Great Lakes region. While in Washington, […]
The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has kicked off a five-day advanced training program in Nairobi aimed at boosting the region’s capacity to combat terrorism financing and money laundering. The training, titled “Counter Terrorism Financing and Anti-Money Laundering – Advanced Level,” brings together specialists from Kenya and other member states working across banking, finance, […]
Naivasha, Kenya — A multi-agency rescue mission successfully saved a visitor who fell into the Mt. Longonot crater on Saturday, following an intense overnight operation marked by courage, teamwork, and precision. According to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), the victim, Bildad Simiyu, slipped while hiking and plunged onto a rock ledge inside the crater, landing […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya has renewed its call for collective responsibility and sustained investment in the fight against HIV/AIDS, a battle that remains one of the country’s most pressing public health priorities. Speaking at the national World AIDS Day 2025 commemoration at Nyayo Stadium, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenya Government, through the State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development, has kicked off an intensive NYOTA Project Business Training program in Makadara Constituency, bringing together 230 young beneficiaries from Hamza, Viwandani, Harambee, and Makongeni wards. The four-day empowerment session, held at Rabai Road Primary School, marks a […]
BUNGOMA, Kenya (Prime Africa) — Farmers in the Western region have been encouraged to adopt drought-resistant and climate-smart seed varieties as part of a wider strategy to combat the effects of climate change and enhance agricultural productivity. Speaking at Kibabii University in Bungoma County during the Agribusiness Expo and Trade Symposium themed “Climate Smart Technologies […]
Garissa, Kenya — President William Ruto has announced an ambitious plan to transform Kenya’s northern and coastal regions into major food production hubs through the construction of 50 mega dams that will irrigate 1.5 million acres of land. Speaking on Saturday in Masalani, Ijara Constituency, Garissa County, during the wedding ceremony of Mohammed Noordin Mohamed […]
