African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
JUBA, South Sudan – Telecommunications giant MTN South Sudan has launched its annual 21 Days of Y’ello Care Campaign at Juba Teaching Hospital, unveiling a range of healthcare interventions aimed at improving maternal and child health services while strengthening critical medical infrastructure. The 2026 campaign, themed “Expanding Equitable Healthcare for Communities,” will focus on solarizing […]
SEOUL, South Korea – Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has called for renewed commitment to multilateralism, stronger Africa-Korea cooperation, and enhanced Global South solidarity as Kenya positions itself to play a more influential role in an increasingly fragmented global order. Speaking at Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul on […]
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has arrived in Addis Ababa to lead the African Union Election Observation Mission for Ethiopia’s 7th General Election, describing the vote as a significant milestone not only for Ethiopia but for the entire African continent. Speaking to journalists upon his arrival in the Ethiopian capital, Kenyatta […]
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia has intensified preparations for its 7th General Election, with local and international observer missions deployed across the country as authorities seek to ensure a peaceful, transparent and credible voting process. The National Election Board of Ethiopia said election observers will play a central role in safeguarding the integrity of the […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – Police in Kenya have arrested eight female students on suspicion of arson, authorities said Friday, after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school, killing 16 children and injuring dozens of others. The motive remained under investigation. The girls were arrested for planning and carrying out a suspected arson attack at […]
BUCHAREST, Romania – Romania and its NATO allies have strongly condemned a drone strike that crashed into a residential apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people and intensifying concerns over the growing risk of the war in Ukraine spilling into NATO territory. Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the incident as a serious violation […]
NAIROBI (Prime Africa) – Kenya has intensified its preparedness measures against Ebola and other emerging public health threats as the government moves to strengthen the country’s position as a regional diplomatic and humanitarian coordination hub. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the government remains vigilant despite the country recording no confirmed Ebola cases, emphasizing that […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya is this week hosting the sixth edition of Avocado Africa 2026, the continent’s largest international gathering focused on the avocado and fresh produce value chain, as the country positions itself for another major expansion in exports, value addition and global market access. The four-day summit, running from May 26 to 29 at […]
Gambian diplomat and former International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has alleged that Israel subjected her to intimidation and pressure during the ICC’s investigation into alleged war crimes in Palestine, including warnings that she and her family could face harm if the case proceeded. Bensouda made the claims during an interview with Al […]
Western Equatoria State – The Azande Kingdom has launched a major agricultural initiative aimed at strengthening food production, creating jobs, and promoting economic development through large-scale palm oil farming in Western Equatoria State. The project, unveiled on Saturday at the Royal Palace in Bazungua, will see the planting of 35,000 palm oil trees under the […]
