African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Kenyan-born U.S. Army officer Silvia Jemutai, originally from Kopsiya, Poror in Eldama Ravine, Baringo County, has marked a major milestone in her military career after being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (O-5). The prestigious ceremony was held at the Ordnance Training Support Facility on Fort Lee, Virginia, where friends and family—some travelling from […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Samoei Ruto on Monday officially opened the 14th World Conference of the International Association of Refugee and Migration Judges (IARMJ), urging the global community to strengthen the integrity of asylum systems and uphold justice for displaced populations amid what he termed “a defining moment in human history.” Addressing judges and […]
In a significant push to resolve one of northern Kenya’s most persistent development bottlenecks, Wajir County Governor Ahmed Abdullahi—who also chairs the Council of Governors—held high-level talks with Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi on November 12 to address the region’s chronic power shortages. Wajir, a vast arid county along the Kenya–Somalia border, remains […]
DOHA/KINSHASA, (Prime Africa) — The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group have signed a new framework agreement in Doha, marking a cautiously hopeful step toward ending the devastating conflict in eastern Congo. The deal, inked on Saturday in the Qatari capital, is part of a broader peace effort backed by the United […]
Authorities launch probe into alleged deceptive travel scheme 130 Palestinians admitted to South Africa despite lack of papers Unregistered organisation accused of exploiting Palestinians’ travel arrangements Ramaphosa affirms compassion and support for Palestine amid investigation JOHANNESBURG, (Prime Africa ) – South Africa has granted entry to 130 Palestinians who arrived in Johannesburg without proper […]
MOMBASA, Kenya — President William Ruto has praised the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as one of Kenya’s most resilient and truly national political parties, saying other parties have much to learn from its organisational strength and ability to rise above ethnic and regional politics. Speaking Saturday evening during the ODM Founders Dinner at the party’s […]
Nairobi, Kenya — The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Hon. Josphat Gichunge Kabeabea, the Chairperson of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) and former Member of Parliament for Tigania East, following a coordinated search of his home and office on 14 November 2025. According to EACC, the arrest stems from an active investigation into allegations […]
Kenya has earned global recognition in sustainable agriculture after food marketer Dennis Andaye was crowned Best in Food Sustainable Solutions in Europe during the World Farmers Markets Coalition (WorldFMC) General Assembly held in Rome. Andaye, a leading advocate for greener and more transparent food systems, emerged as the Best Farmers Market Manager for his outstanding […]
MERU, Kenya – A groundbreaking low-cost diagnostic machine developed at Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) is drawing national and international attention, with experts hailing it as a potential game changer for healthcare across Africa. The device — the OpenFlexure Microscope (OFM) — was the star attraction during the MUST Innovation and Exhibition Week. […]
Belém, Brazil — The African Coalition of Communities Responsive to Climate Change (ACCRCC) has joined global civil society groups in issuing a sharp warning over what they describe as the escalating corporate capture of the United Nations climate negotiations. Speaking at a high-profile side event during COP30, activists, community leaders, and human rights advocates condemned […]
