African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
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 […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs H.E. Musalia Mudavadi has this evening received H.E. Emmerson Mnangagwa, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), who is in the country for the Joint East African Community (EAC)–Southern African Development Community […]
The United States is advancing a new strategy to officially designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, signaling a significant policy shift aimed at curbing the group’s influence. The initiative is being spearheaded by Republican Senator Ted Cruz, who has long championed efforts to sanction the global Islamist network known for spawning militant groups […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — InfoNile Communications Ltd and Impact Borderless Digital (IBD) have entered into a strategic mutual understanding to collaborate on youth skills development, career mentorship, and education through media platforms. The new partnership aims to bridge the gap in communication and employability skills among African youth by leveraging the transformative power of digital storytelling […]
Dakar, Senegal — France’s final military base in Senegal, Camp Geille, has officially been handed over to Senegalese authorities, bringing an end to over six decades of French military presence in the West African nation. At a solemn ceremony in Dakar, Senegalese Armed Forces Chief General Mbaye Cissé and French Command Chief for Africa Pascal […]
