African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
KAMPALA, Uganda – A powerful explosion near the Munyonyo Martyrs’ Shrine in Kampala early Tuesday morning killed two suspected members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), including a female suicide bomber, Ugandan authorities confirmed. The incident occurred as thousands gathered to commemorate Martyrs’ Day, a key event in Uganda’s Christian calendar. According to Uganda People’s […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — Azerbaijan has officially inaugurated its embassy in Nairobi, marking a significant milestone in its two-decade-long diplomatic relationship with Kenya. The move signals a strengthening of ties and a renewed commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeyhun Bayramov, […]
Boulder, Colorado (Prime Africa News) – Eight people were injured on Sunday in a suspected terror attack during a peaceful demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, aimed at calling for the release of captives held in Gaza. The FBI has launched an investigation into the incident, describing it as an “act of terror.” The attack took place […]
Sudan’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Kamil Idris, has dissolved the country’s caretaker government, just one day after taking the oath of office. The announcement was made late Sunday through the state-run Sudan News Agency (SUNA), signaling a swift and dramatic start to Idris’s tenure as the first civilian prime minister since the 2021 military coup. […]
Nairobi, Kenya – In a transformative initiative aimed at bridging cultural and educational gaps across continents, the Path to Russia Organization has introduced a dynamic cultural exchange module to Kenyan students, bringing global perspectives to classrooms in both primary and secondary schools. The program, designed to empower learners in remote regions of Kenya, has recently […]
GOMA, Democratic Republic of the Congo – Former President Joseph Kabila has made a surprise return to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, just days after the Senate voted to strip him of his immunity, clearing the way for possible prosecution over alleged ties to the M23 rebel group. Kabila arrived Thursday in the eastern […]
The Medium Liquor Traders Association (MELTA) has moved to distance itself from recent remarks made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, in which he urged bar owners to boycott musicians from Central Kenya who recently visited Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s residence in Karen. In a statement, MELTA described the comments as “distasteful, callous, and unwarranted,” […]
Nairobi, Kenya – In a landmark diplomatic stride, Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi officially inaugurated the Somaliland Liaison Office in Nairobi this week, signaling a new phase of assertive regional diplomacy. The inauguration, held amid fanfare and strategic symbolism, comes just days after the Kenyan government initially delayed the launch over procedural concerns. The ceremony—staged […]
Nyamira County, Kenya — As relentless rains continue to pound the Gusii Highlands, residents of West Mugirango in Nyamira County are facing the growing threat of deadly lightning strikes. In a recent tragic incident, two young people lost their lives and another was injured after lightning struck them while they sought shelter under an open […]
In Summary “As was his last wish, let’s celebrate his life and his work. Rîa ratha na rîa thŭa. Tŭrî aira!”—a Gikuyu phrase loosely translating to “With joy and sorrow. We are proud.” Plans for memorial services and public tributes are expected to be announced by the family in the coming days. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, […]
