African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Kampala, Uganda — As Uganda’s election campaign draws to a close, opposition leader Bobi Wine has become a stark symbol of the country’s tense political climate, trading tailored suits and campaign rallies for a bulletproof vest and helmet as he crisscrosses the country under heavy security. Bobi Wine — born Robert Kyagulanyi — is contesting […]
Tehran — Protests across Iran are escalating, raising fears of increased violence, mass arrests, and injuries as security forces tighten their grip on major cities. Authorities have imposed sweeping security measures, including road closures, disruptions to public transportation, and widespread restrictions on mobile, landline, and national internet networks. The Iranian government has significantly curtailed access […]
Zambia has concluded a three-day emergency meeting convened by the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) in Livingstone, aimed at addressing the worsening security and humanitarian crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The high-level meeting brought together defence ministers and military chiefs from ICGLR member states, including Angola, Burundi, the […]
Mombasa, Kenya (Prime Africa News) – A quiet but powerful transformation is unfolding along Kenya’s Coast, where youth and women entrepreneurs are leveraging innovation and digital skills to reshape the region’s economic future. At the centre of this shift is Westerwelle Startup Haus Mombasa, an entrepreneurship hub that has emerged as a key launchpad for coastal […]
American content creator and global internet sensation IShowSpeed has arrived in Kenya as part of his ambitious 28-day in-real-life (IRL) tour across Africa, dubbed “Speed Does Africa.” The tour, one of the streamer’s biggest live projects to date, has already attracted millions of viewers worldwide—and Kenya has quickly emerged as a standout destination. President William […]
The Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) has officially launched the second edition of the Kenya Cup, marking a significant step in the growth and competitiveness of volleyball in Kenya and the wider region. Speaking during the event, Kenya Volleyball Federation President Charles Nyaberi said the Kenya Cup has evolved from an off-season engagement into a major […]
The Iranian army has pledged to safeguard strategic infrastructure and public property as nationwide protests over the rising cost of living continue, leaving dozens dead. In a statement carried by semi-official media, the military accused Israel and “hostile terrorist groups” of exploiting unrest to undermine national security. It said armed forces, under the Supreme Leader’s […]
Simon’s Town, South Africa – Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships have arrived in South African waters for a week-long joint naval exercise, a move that comes amid heightened global tensions following the United States’ military intervention in Venezuela and its seizure of several oil tankers. China’s Ministry of National Defence said the drills, which officially begin […]
BEIJING, (Prime Africa) – China will hold naval and air exercises with Russia, South Africa and other BRICS countries off South Africa’s coast in early to mid January, China’s defense ministry said in a statement released on Friday. The ministry called the exercises “joint operations to safeguard vital shipping lanes and economic activities.” Strikes on maritime targets and counter-terrorism rescues […]
Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s main opposition leader and presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has pledged to review the country’s agreements with international oil companies should he win the upcoming presidential election, warning that any deals deemed unfavourable to Ugandans would be revised. Speaking to Reuters in an interview held last week […]
