African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Nairobi, Kenya — The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has concluded a five-day specialized training in Nairobi focused on Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering – Foundational Level. The program is part of the coalition’s ongoing efforts to strengthen member states’ capacity to combat financial crimes linked to terrorism. The training brought together high-ranking […]
Nairobi, Kenya – A light aircraft crashed on Thursday afternoon in the Mwihoko area of Githurai 45, in Nairobi, Kenya. Several people are feared dead after a light aircraft belonging to the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) crashed into buildings in the Mwihoko area of Ruiru, Kiambu County. In Summary Military and police personnel […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) on Thursday held an intensive performance contract negotiation session for the Financial Year 2025/2026 with officials from the State Department for Wildlife, under the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife. The high-level talks were led by the Chairman of the KWS Board of Trustees, Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Walter […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator James E. Risch, a senior Republican and ranking member of the influential Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has introduced a bill aimed at reviewing Kenya’s designation as a major non-NATO ally (MNNA), just over a year after the status was conferred. Senator Risch submitted the proposal on August 1, citing concerns […]
Uganda is poised to host nearly two million refugees by the end of 2025, amid growing humanitarian crises in neighbouring countries and a sharp decline in emergency funding, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has warned. In a sobering statement released on Monday, UNHCR said that an average of 600 people per day have crossed […]
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on the people of Malava Constituency to approach the upcoming parliamentary by-election with utmost seriousness, urging voters to choose a leader who embodies integrity, vision, and a genuine commitment to development. Speaking at a gathering of over 4,000 teachers at Tande Secondary School, Mudavadi reminded residents that their […]
At least 68 African migrants, believed to be predominantly Ethiopian nationals, have died after a vessel carrying approximately 157 people capsized off the coast of Abyan province in southern Yemen on Sunday, amid rough weather conditions. The confirmation came from Abdusattor Esoev, Yemen’s chief of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), who told the BBC […]
In Summary Similarly, Tanzanian citizens who assist or enable non-citizens to engage in these restricted businesses face fines of up to five million shillings or imprisonment for up to three months. However, the order allows a transitional arrangement for non-citizens who currently hold valid licenses for the prohibited activities. These individuals may continue operating only […]
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has formally charged Paul Adom-Otchere, the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), over alleged procurement breaches linked to a revenue assurance contract awarded without competitive bidding. Mr. Adom-Otchere, a prominent media personality and former host of Good Evening Ghana, is facing charges alongside Otchere […]
