African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
In a major diplomatic shift, U.S. President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order lifting broad American sanctions on Syria — a move officials say is aimed at reintegrating the war-torn country into the global financial system. While the move signals a softening of the United States’ stance on Syria’s economic isolation, the White […]
Addis Ababa (Prime Africa News) – Ethiopia has announced a record-breaking milestone in its coffee sector, with more than 1.2 million tonnes of coffee produced during the current Ethiopian budget year, according to the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority. Speaking at a high-level consultative meeting with federal and regional stakeholders from the security, agriculture, and […]
London, UK – Kenya is ready to project itself confidently on the global stage as a premier destination for investment, President William Ruto said on Tuesday while addressing investors and business leaders at the Kenya Investment Forum in London. Held at The Law Society and hosted on the sidelines of the Africa Debate, the high-level […]
Washington, D.C. — In a landmark move set to reshape the security and economic landscape of Central Africa, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed a U.S.-brokered peace agreement, raising hopes for an end to years of violence that have killed thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands in the mineral-rich eastern Congo. […]
Celebrated Afro-pop star Nyota Ndogo has found herself at the center of a heated controversy after she publicly lashed out at Taita Taveta County’s water company (TAVEVO) over what she described as “total incompetence and daylight impunity”. In a fiery confrontation captured on video and now widely circulating on social media, the “Watu na Viatu” […]
PARIS, FRANCE – Kenyan middle-distance queen Faith Kipyegon delivered another staggering performance on Thursday evening at the Stade Charléty, running the fastest women’s mile in history at an unofficial time of 4 minutes 06.42 seconds. The 31-year-old Olympic champion fell just shy of the monumental sub-four-minute barrier – a feat once thought physiologically impossible for […]
NAIROBI / WASHINGTON — In a campaign hailed by U.S. and Israeli officials as “historic, precise, and devastating,” President Donald J. Trump’s military offensive on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure has fundamentally altered the strategic balance in the Middle East — with ripple effects reaching even the African continent. Speaking from his Florida residence, President Trump confirmed […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — At least six protesters were confirmed dead and 56 others seriously injured during nationwide demonstrations in Kenya on Wednesday, as citizens marked one year since last year’s mass anti-government protests sparked by economic grievances and tax reforms. The protests, which turned violent in multiple parts of the country including the capital Nairobi, were […]
In Summary The ban comes amid widespread protests led by Gen Z demonstrators marking the anniversary of the June 25, 2024, anti-Finance Bill protests, which saw dozens killed and scores injured. Thousands of protesters have flooded the streets in Nairobi and several other towns across Kenya, calling for police accountability, justice for victims of last […]
A leaked U.S. intelligence report has cast doubt on President Donald Trump’s claim that recent American airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities “completely obliterated” Tehran’s atomic programme, suggesting instead that the impact may be far more limited. The classified assessment by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), leaked to select media outlets on Tuesday, concludes that […]
