African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has strongly rejected any initiative seeking to recognize Somaliland as an independent entity, reaffirming the African Union’s unwavering commitment to the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia. In a statement issued amid growing regional and international debate over Somaliland’s […]
The United States has resumed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations over Nigeria’s north-east, focusing on militant activity within the Sambisa Forest, following airstrikes carried out on ISIS-linked fighters in Sokoto State on Last Thursday night 25th December 2025. The development was disclosed on Saturday by Sahel-focused terrorism tracker Brant Philip, who shared flight-tracking data […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Israel has become the first country in the world to formally recognise Somaliland as a sovereign state, marking a historic diplomatic breakthrough for the self-declared republic and setting off sharp reactions across the Horn of Africa and beyond. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that Israel and Somaliland had signed […]
CAIRO — One of ancient Egypt’s most extraordinary archaeological treasures is being painstakingly reassembled in full public view at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), offering visitors a rare glimpse into a historic restoration project. Museum staff on Tuesday began piecing together a cedarwood boat belonging to King Khufu, the pharaoh who ruled Egypt more than […]
The United States has expressed dissatisfaction with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group’s reported withdrawal from the strategic town of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), amid continued reports of clashes in surrounding areas. A senior US official told Reuters that while some M23 fighters have left Uvira, Washington does not believe the withdrawal […]
SPORTS Desk (Prime Africa) – Former Harambee Stars head coach Twahir Muhiddin believes North African heavyweights are best placed to dominate — and possibly lift — the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in Morocco, citing superior infrastructure, strong domestic leagues, and a consistent pipeline of Europe-based players. According to Muhiddin, sustained investment in football […]
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will be under pressure to sharpen their finishing when they take on Tunisia in a crucial CAF Africa Cup of Nations Group C encounter on Saturday, December 27, at the Fez Stadium in Fez, Morocco. Kick-off is set for 9:00pm local time (20:00 GMT). The three-time African champions head into the match […]
President Donald Trump has said the United States launched what he described as a “powerful and deadly strike” against Islamic State (IS) targets in north-western Nigeria, in an operation carried out in coordination with Nigerian authorities. In a post on his Truth Social platform late Thursday, Trump said the US military had “executed numerous perfect […]
KILIMANJARO, Tanzania — Five people have been killed after a helicopter crashed on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania’s Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) confirmed on Thursday. The victims were identified as a Tanzanian mountain guide, a Tanzanian doctor, a Zimbabwean pilot, and two tourists from the Czech Republic, according to a statement issued by Tanzania […]
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Residents of Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, went to the polls on Thursday in landmark municipal elections seen as a critical step toward the country’s first direct national elections in more than 50 years. With the exception of the semi-autonomous Puntland region and the self-declared independent Somaliland, Somalia last held direct elections in 1969, […]
