African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Rapper Nicki Minaj has backed U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims that Christians are facing persecution in Nigeria, calling for urgent global attention to what she described as a “deadly threat.” Minaj made the remarks on Tuesday during an event hosted by the United States mission to the United Nations. President Trump has repeatedly argued that […]
Two female students kidnapped alongside at least 25 other children and a teacher from a boarding school in Kebbi State, north-western Nigeria, have successfully escaped from their abductors, local authorities have confirmed. The girls fled on Monday as the armed militants were marching them into the bush following the early-morning attack on Government Girls Comprehensive […]
Two of East Africa’s rising golf stars, Rwanda’s Celestin Nsanzuwera and Uganda’s Ronald Rugumayo, are set to compete in two high-profile Sunshine Tour events in South Africa this month, following invitations extended through the Sunshine Development Tour–East Africa Swing (SDT–EAS). The pair will headline regional representation at the Vodacom Origins of Golf, slated for 20–23 […]
Climate change continues to disrupt farming in Kenya, especially in dry and semi-arid regions where water scarcity is pushing smallholder farmers to the brink. With agriculture being the main source of income for most rural households, farmers are now being encouraged to adopt modern, climate-smart techniques to safeguard their livelihoods. In Meru County, Lewa Wildlife […]
Nadra Mohamed Ahmed was seven months pregnant when she grabbed her two young children and fled her hometown of El-Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur region. Violence had intensified, and survival became a race against time. For nearly 40 kilometres, Ahmed walked along unsafe roads, carrying her four-year-old daughter on her back and clutching her six-year-old son’s […]
The World Food Programme (WFP) has raised alarm over an unprecedented escalation in global hunger, confirming two famines in 2025—the first time this century that more than one famine has been declared in a single year. According to Jean-Martin Bauer, Director of the Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Service at WFP, the situation is now […]
NAIROBI, Nov 20 (Prime Africa) – President William Samoei Ruto is set to deliver the 2025 State of the Nation Address today, fulfilling his constitutional duty under Article 132 of the Constitution of Kenya. The address comes at a time when the country is experiencing growing public frustration over rising taxes, surging living costs, alleged […]
NAIROBI – The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has raised concern over the growing rate of joblessness in the country, reporting that about 67% of young people aged 15 to 34 remain unemployed. The alarming trend continues to strain families and the national economy, prompting calls for urgent and sustainable solutions. In response, the Government […]
NAIROBI – Kenya has taken a major step in transforming its health sector with the launch of the country’s first-ever national conference dedicated to addressing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), bringing together experts, policymakers and patient advocates to shape long-term solutions to one of the nation’s fastest-growing health challenges. The two-day meeting, held in Nairobi, convened community […]
MOSCOW, Nov 18 (Prime Africa) – Russian photography artist Yekaterina Yakel has been awarded the Grand Prix of the 11th Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest for her moving photo series “Russian Spirit: An Obstacle Course.” The award ceremony was held on Tuesday at the State Historical Museum on Moscow’s Red Square. The international jury […]
