African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Namibia has announced its plan to kill 723 wild animals to feed citizens who have been affected by the worse drought the country has experienced in 100 years. In a statement dated August 26, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism announced that the animals will include 30 Hippos, 60 buffalos, 50 impalas, 100 blue […]
EAC leaders gathered for the bid for the formal unveiling of Raila Odinga as the candidate for the chairperson of AU commission. The former prime minister was received by Prime Cabinet secretary Musalia Mudavadi and he was accompanied by his wife Ida Odinga. The EAC leaders gathered at state house Nairobi for the formal unveiling […]
On Tuesday 27th August 2024 marked 500 days of relentless conflict in Sudan that has killed thousands and left millions in dire need of humanitarian assistance, with women and girls bearing the worst of the war. So far, more than 18,000 people have been killed, 33,000 injured, and 10 million displaced — including 7 million […]
Two African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights judges have been re-elected and one judge elected. The trio were elected during the 45th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) that took place in Accra – Ghana. Lady Justice Justice Stella Isibhakhomen Anukam from Nigeria and Justice Blaise Tchikaya from the […]
Almost half the population in Zambia, 9.8 million people, are suffering from an El-Nino-induced drought that has crippled the country since late 2023. The deteriorating situation has forced countless families to limit their food intake to one meal per day. And given the extremely dry conditions, Zambians must now travel longer distances to find water, […]
The Family of renowned conservationist has come out to call the government and stakeholders for assistance to burry world celebrated conservationist Patrick Kilonzo Mwalua . Patrick Kilonzo passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 51 after after 10-year battle with kidney failure. Mr Mwalua died at his home in Kajire village in Taita […]
Various leaders have sent condolences to the people of Malawi following the tragic demise of Vice President Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima and nine others in a plane crash. Among them is Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) boss Raila Odinga who had this to say via his X handle. “We join the people of Malawi and the […]
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the country’s foreign minister were found dead Monday hours after their helicopter crashed in fog, leaving the Islamic Republic without two key leaders as extraordinary tensions grip the wider Middle East. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the final say in the Shiite […]
Iran launched its first direct military attack against Israel on Saturday. The Israeli military says Iran fired more than 100 bomb-carrying drones toward Israel. Hours later, Iran announced it had also launched much more destructive ballistic missiles. Iran had been threatening to attack Israel after an airstrike earlier this month widely blamed on Israel destroyed […]
