African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
A French naval task group under the Jeanne d’Arc Mission made a stopover at the Port of Mombasa from March 13 to March 16 as part of a five-month deployment across the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The task group, comprising the amphibious assault ship Dixmude (L9015) and the frigate Aconit (F713), is on a mission […]
The Macadamia Association of Kenya (MACNUT) has elected a new board following its Annual General Meeting held on February 27, 2026, ushering in a new leadership team at a critical time for Kenya’s macadamia sector. The newly constituted board will be chaired by Pally Muthathai, with Bernard Sitati serving as Treasurer, Lisa Muriuki as Secretary, […]
The government of Uganda has announced a new visa policy allowing nationals from 40 countries to enter the country without a visa, in a move aimed at boosting tourism, trade, and regional cooperation. Under the new directive, travellers from the selected countries will be able to visit Uganda without applying for a visa in advance […]
At least seven members of Iran’s women’s national football team have sought asylum in Australia, raising international attention over the safety of athletes returning to the Islamic Republic. According to Australia’s national broadcaster, ABC, five of the 13-player squad were granted asylum on Monday after expressing fears they could face persecution if they returned to […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Iran has appointed a new Supreme Leader following the death of longtime leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in recent United States-Israeli strikes during escalating hostilities involving Iran. The country’s powerful Assembly of Experts on Sunday named his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as the new Supreme Leader, marking a pivotal moment for the Islamic […]
The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Jomo Kenyatta International Airport into a world-class aviation hub, months after public debate over the proposed expansion of the facility by the Adani Group. The Ministry of Roads and Transport, led by Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, convened a high-level meeting with global infrastructure consultancy Sidara Consultants […]
Nairobi, Kenya – African media practitioners, communication experts, and technology stakeholders are being urged to develop home-grown Artificial Intelligence tools tailored to African cultures, languages, and realities, following the launch of the 2026 Glass House PR Report – The State of PR in Africa. The report, unveiled during an industry briefing bringing together public relations professionals, […]
A precision airstrike that struck the Shajarah Tayyebeh Elementary School in southern Iran on February 28 is increasingly believed to have been carried out by the United States military, according to a joint investigation by The New York Times and Reuters. The strike, which occurred in the coastal city of Minab, has become the deadliest […]
Truecaller has announced a strategic reseller partnership with 365 Digital aimed at strengthening its advertising and monetization ecosystem across Kenya and South Africa. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in Truecaller’s Africa expansion strategy, reinforcing its direct sales footprint and long-term commitment to building strong regional partnerships in two of the continent’s most dynamic advertising […]
KISMAYO, Somalia — A soldier affiliated with local security forces in Kismayo has shot and killed journalist Abshir Khaliif Shide, a reporter working with Radio Waamo, in an incident that has sparked outrage within Somalia’s media fraternity. The fatal shooting occurred in the southern port city of Kismayo, the administrative capital of the semi-autonomous state […]
