African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
In a major diplomatic shift, U.S. President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order lifting broad American sanctions on Syria — a move officials say is aimed at reintegrating the war-torn country into the global financial system. While the move signals a softening of the United States’ stance on Syria’s economic isolation, the White […]
Addis Ababa (Prime Africa News) – Ethiopia has announced a record-breaking milestone in its coffee sector, with more than 1.2 million tonnes of coffee produced during the current Ethiopian budget year, according to the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority. Speaking at a high-level consultative meeting with federal and regional stakeholders from the security, agriculture, and […]
London, UK – Kenya is ready to project itself confidently on the global stage as a premier destination for investment, President William Ruto said on Tuesday while addressing investors and business leaders at the Kenya Investment Forum in London. Held at The Law Society and hosted on the sidelines of the Africa Debate, the high-level […]
Washington, D.C. — In a landmark move set to reshape the security and economic landscape of Central Africa, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed a U.S.-brokered peace agreement, raising hopes for an end to years of violence that have killed thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands in the mineral-rich eastern Congo. […]
Celebrated Afro-pop star Nyota Ndogo has found herself at the center of a heated controversy after she publicly lashed out at Taita Taveta County’s water company (TAVEVO) over what she described as “total incompetence and daylight impunity”. In a fiery confrontation captured on video and now widely circulating on social media, the “Watu na Viatu” […]
NAIROBI / WASHINGTON — In a campaign hailed by U.S. and Israeli officials as “historic, precise, and devastating,” President Donald J. Trump’s military offensive on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure has fundamentally altered the strategic balance in the Middle East — with ripple effects reaching even the African continent. Speaking from his Florida residence, President Trump confirmed […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — At least six protesters were confirmed dead and 56 others seriously injured during nationwide demonstrations in Kenya on Wednesday, as citizens marked one year since last year’s mass anti-government protests sparked by economic grievances and tax reforms. The protests, which turned violent in multiple parts of the country including the capital Nairobi, were […]
In Summary The ban comes amid widespread protests led by Gen Z demonstrators marking the anniversary of the June 25, 2024, anti-Finance Bill protests, which saw dozens killed and scores injured. Thousands of protesters have flooded the streets in Nairobi and several other towns across Kenya, calling for police accountability, justice for victims of last […]
Tehran/Doha/Baghdad — Iran launched coordinated missile strikes Monday on U.S. military installations in Qatar and Iraq, marking a sharp escalation in an increasingly dangerous conflict in the Middle East. The missile attacks were in direct response to a surprise U.S. bombing campaign over the weekend that targeted three of Iran’s key nuclear facilities. Qatar swiftly […]
Washington / Tehran– In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday night announced that American forces had launched coordinated airstrikes on Iran’s major nuclear enrichment facilities, claiming they were “completely and totally obliterated.” The strikes, which hit Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan — key sites in Iran’s nuclear […]
