African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya is under global scrutiny as a key player in Africa’s booming drug trade, with a new report revealing alarming trends in trafficking, corruption, and rising drug use across Eastern and Southern Africa. The Eastern and Southern Africa Commission on Drugs (ESACD) has issued a hard-hitting report, warning that porous borders, corruption, and the surge in […]
In a monumental stride towards transforming diagnostic healthcare, The Nairobi Hospital has unveiled an advanced AI powered Siemens SOMATOM Drive 256 slice CT scanner. This state of the art equipment is poised to revolutionize medical imaging by delivering ultra fast, high precision scans, significantly bolstering the fight against the growing burden of non communicable diseases […]
Summary Iran vows harsh response, Israel appears to intercept 100 retaliatory drones Several top Iranian commanders killed Oil prices spike, then ease from highs, amid fears of regional instability U.S. denies involvement, Trump seeks return to nuclear talks Jerusalem/Tehran (Prime Africa News) – Israel launched a massive military operation against Iran on Friday, striking nuclear facilities, […]
Summary Initiative: “Mti Mtoto” (Small Tree Project) rewards new mothers with 5 tree seedlings per child to combat deforestation and poverty. Impact: 35,000+ trees planted since 2018; women now grow high-value crops like macadamia and avocado for income. Empowerment: Transforms mothers into environmental stewards while boosting food security and family livelihoods. Significance: A replicable model linking […]
Summary Flight was bound for London’s Gatwick Airport Police say plane crashed on doctors’ hostel More than 200 dead, police say First fatal crash of Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Ahmedabad, India – More than 200 people were killed when an Air India flight bound for London crashed minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday, marking the deadliest […]
Kakuma, Kenya – Hundreds of thousands of refugees in Kenya’s Kakuma camp are facing severe hunger after drastic cuts to US-funded food aid left rations at their lowest levels ever, a UN official has warned. At Amusait Hospital in the sprawling Kakuma camp—home to some 300,000 refugees fleeing conflict across Africa and the Middle East—the crisis […]
Beijing, China – Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed China’s commitment to bolstering economic cooperation with Africa under the proposed China-Africa Economic Partnership for Shared Development. In a letter addressed to the ministers of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), President Xi stated that a new framework of support would be unlocked once African leaders […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya Railways celebrated the 8th anniversary of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) operations, highlighting its pivotal role in reshaping Kenya’s transport, trade, and tourism sectors. Since its launch, the SGR has become a cornerstone of the country’s infrastructure, driving economic growth and regional connectivity. A Decade of Safe and Efficient Operations Kenya Railways […]
Nairobi, Kenya (Prime Africa News) – In a bid to elevate journalism standards in Africa amid the rapidly evolving global media landscape, Sputnik News International (Russia) in partnership with InfoNile Communications Ltd (Kenya) hosted an insightful virtual Digital Journalism Workshop on June 10, 2025. The training, titled “Secret Weapons for the Modern Editor: How AI Tools Are Changing the Game,” equipped Prime Africa Channel’s editorial and […]
Nairobi, Kenya — A growing national outcry has erupted in Kenya following the death of a 31-year-old teacher and blogger, Albert Ojwang, while in police custody, prompting the suspension of several police officers and the launch of an independent investigation. Ojwang was arrested last Friday in Homa Bay, a town in western Kenya, after a […]
