African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
NAIROBI — Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, on Wednesday night welcomed the Spiritual Leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community, Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, upon his arrival in Kenya for a short visit. Dr. Mudavadi used the occasion to acknowledge the Dawoodi Bohra community’s remarkable economic footprint, particularly […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – (Prime Africa Tech Desk) In a historic milestone for science and technology, researchers have announced the first-ever demonstration of a verifiable quantum advantage, showing that a quantum computer can run a real, checkable algorithm faster than even the world’s most powerful classical supercomputers. Google Quantum AI has announced a landmark breakthrough in […]
Minneapolis, United States — Tensions between Minnesota state authorities and the U.S. federal government escalated on Thursday following the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old mother of three by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis—an incident that has ignited mass protests and sharp political fallout across the country. The woman, identified as […]
Washington, D.C. — The United States has announced a major shift in its foreign policy engagement, ordering an immediate withdrawal from dozens of international and United Nations-affiliated organizations, citing national interest concerns. In a memorandum addressed to the heads of executive departments and agencies, the President directed all U.S. government entities to begin the process […]
Jubilee Deputy party leader has forcefully rejected recent claims suggesting its party leader was involved in any wrongdoing over the handling of funds during the 2022 general election, characterising such allegations as politically motivated and unfounded. While Addressing the Nation through a National Radio earlier today Jubilee deputy party leader Hon Joseph Manje responded to a […]
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has ordered civilians to evacuate areas under opposition control in Jonglei State, eastern South Sudan, amid escalating clashes with the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO). In a statement issued on Tuesday, SSPDF spokesperson Major General Lul Ruai Koang said civilians should immediately move away from locations […]
Manchester United have dismissed head coach Ruben Amorim, bringing his 14-month tenure at Old Trafford to an abrupt end amid growing internal tension and concerns over his management style. Prime Africa News understands the decision was taken following a Monday morning meeting involving Amorim, director of football Jason Wilcox, and chief executive Omar Berrada, during […]
Kenyans are mourning the death of Craig, one of Africa’s most celebrated “super tusker” elephants, whose long life came to symbolise Kenya’s growing success in protecting wildlife from ivory poaching. The legendary bull elephant, aged 54, died on Saturday in Amboseli National Park, a renowned conservation area in southern Kenya near the Tanzania border. The […]
KAMPALA, Uganda (Prime Africa) – Uganda’s government said on Monday it was banning live broadcasts of riots, “unlawful processions” and other violent incidents ahead of an election in which President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to extend his 40-year rule. The authorities have detained hundreds of opposition supporters ahead of the January 15 election, which will again pit the 81-year-old Museveni […]
Civil society organisations across East Africa have welcomed a proposed regional law aimed at completely eliminating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), describing it as a major milestone in the protection of the rights, health and dignity of women and girls. In a joint statement, the HBCU Green Fund and Harambee House / Citizens for Environmental Justice […]
