African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Kilifi, Kenya – President William Ruto has assured global and local investors that Kenya offers a predictable and secure investment climate in its Special Economic Zones (SEZs), backed by clear policies and stable laws. Speaking on Tuesday during a panel discussion after presiding over the groundbreaking ceremony of the 2,000-acre Vipingo Special Economic Zone in […]
MOMBASA, Kenya — In a landmark land regularization event held in Miritini, the Mombasa County government on Saturday officially issued title deeds to more than 500 residents — a milestone that not only resolved decades of land uncertainty but also delivered a moment of stunning personal revelation from a sitting legislator. Among the recipients was […]
MOMBASA, Kenya – With just weeks to go before the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) marks its 20th anniversary, internal cracks are threatening to derail the celebrations and unsettle the party’s standing ahead of the 2027 general election. The long-standing opposition party, known for its charismatic leadership and strong grassroots following, is facing a fierce internal […]
KINSHASA, Congo (Prime Africa) — At least 193 people have died following two separate boat accidents this week in the northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), authorities and state media confirmed. On Thursday, tragedy struck when a boat carrying nearly 500 passengers caught fire and capsized along the Congo River in Lukolela territory. According to […]
EDITORIAL COMMENTARY : Nairobi (Prime Africa News) – The recent public announcement of bold reforms by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs to attract global investors into Kenya’s mining sector may sound promising. But for those who have followed the industry closely, the exact words have been spoken before—without meaningful change. […]
In Summary In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that the regulations, which included amendments across several areas of the mining framework, were passed in violation of constitutional principles on transparency and public participation. The decision follows a petition filed by the Kenya Chamber of Mines, which moved to […]
Kathmandu, Nepal — Nepal is at a political crossroads as mass “Gen Z” protests propel the country’s first female chief justice, Sushila Karki, into the spotlight as the preferred interim leader. The unprecedented youth-led movement has shaken the Himalayan nation, forcing Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign earlier this week after deadly clashes left […]
Algiers, Algeria – Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a groundbreaking Joint Project Preparation Facility (JPPF) Framework Agreement, setting the stage for transformative investments worth at least US$1 billion across Africa’s housing, urban development, and trade sectors. The landmark agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 4th Intra-African […]
Mombasa, Kenya – Chief of Staff Felix Koskei has called on universities to play a greater role in addressing national challenges by translating research into practical solutions. Speaking during the Commercial and Entrepreneurial Institutions Leaders (CEIL) Summit in Mombasa, Koskei urged closer collaboration between academia, county governments, the national government, and the private sector. “For […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya has unveiled a sweeping set of reforms aimed at securing the future of its globally renowned wildlife heritage. The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations, 2025, were officially launched today by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), marking what officials described as a “decisive moment” in the nation’s conservation journey. […]
