African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya and the United States have officially launched a landmark five-year health cooperation programme valued at $1.6 billion (KSh207 billion), bringing an end to months of legal disputes and public debate that had delayed its implementation. [spacer height=”20px”] The agreement, known as the Kenya–U.S. Health Cooperation Partnership, is expected to strengthen Kenya’s […]
NAIROBI (Prime Africa News Desk ) – The European Union has revised its aviation safety blacklist, delivering contrasting outcomes for airlines in Algeria and Kyrgyzstan as regulators continue efforts to uphold the highest aviation safety standards across European airspace. [spacer height=”20px”] In the latest update released by the European Commission, Algerian carrier Air Express Algeria has […]
Ethiopia claimed Thursday that forces in the northern Tigray region were preparing an offensive against the federal government in the coming days, after months of rising tensions. [spacer height=”20px”] Hardline elements of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), a powerful party with fraught relations with Addis Ababa, have “decided to launch an offensive against the […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – A major international summit aimed at advancing peace, protecting journalists, and strengthening humanitarian support systems will be held in Nairobi this October, bringing together global leaders, media professionals, humanitarian actors, diplomats, technology experts, and policymakers to address the growing dangers facing journalists operating in conflict zones. [spacer height=”20px”] The Global Press Peace […]
MERU, Kenya – Cultural enthusiasts and education stakeholders have called for the integration of African traditions and indigenous knowledge into Kenya’s Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum and other African education systems, saying cultural heritage can play a vital role in shaping learners’ identity, values, and practical skills. [spacer height=”20px”] The appeal was made during a stakeholders’ […]
JUBA, South Sudan — As the world marked World Environment Day, more than 120 young people from across Juba united under the banner of the youth-led environmental movement Save the Nile to combat plastic pollution and raise awareness about protecting the River Nile, South Sudan’s most vital water source. [spacer height=”20px”] The campaign brought together […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – The government has called on stakeholders in the gaming industry to embrace responsible advertising practices that safeguard children and vulnerable groups while supporting the growth of the sector. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking during the Gaming Tech Summit Africa 2026 in Nairobi, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB), […]
SIHEUNG, SOUTH KOREA – Kenya has intensified its push to attract South Korean investment, positioning itself as a strategic gateway to East Africa and a hub for industrial growth, innovation, and technology-driven development. [spacer height=”20px”] Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi said Kenya is ready to forge transformative […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – The 2026 edition of AUTOEXPO Kenya, East Africa’s largest automotive, spare parts and accessories trade exhibition, officially opened in Nairobi with a vibrant showcase of innovation, technology and business opportunities, bringing together leading players from the global automotive industry. [spacer height=”20px”] The opening day attracted an impressive turnout of manufacturers, distributors, investors, […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] The 2026 campaign, themed “Expanding Equitable Healthcare for Communities,” will focus […]
