African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda has surged ahead in East Africa’s economic race, posting a robust 5.7% real GDP growth in 2024, according to the 2025 Economic Survey released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The impressive performance sees Uganda outperform regional heavyweights Kenya and South Sudan, signaling a new phase of economic momentum […]
In Lilongwe’s busy Mchesi Market, 30-year-old Enock Dayton stands beside a small pile of green bananas—what’s left of his once-thriving fruit business. Born and raised in Molele village in Thyolo, southern Malawi, Dayton has sold bananas for most of his life. But in recent months, he’s watched his stock—and profits—dwindle. “We used to grow our […]
In a landmark diplomatic engagement underscoring the growing strength of South-South cooperation, Kenya and the Dominican Republic today held their inaugural Political Consultations in Santo Domingo, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations between the African and Caribbean nations. The high-level consultations were led by H.E. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, E.G.H., Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet […]
Hamas has released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander on Monday, the group said, paving the way for a possible return to ceasefire talks for the war-torn enclave. The Palestinian militant group said it is ready to be involved in negotiations to reach a comprehensive and sustainable ceasefire agreement. The Hamas statement did not indicate when the […]
Nairobi, Kenya — In a landmark move to integrate climate action with national security frameworks, the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Interior and National Administration, today officially launched the National Climate Change Security Response Programme (NCCSRP) Chiefs Training at the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC). This two-day intensive workshop marks […]
As Russia commemorated the 80th Anniversary of its Victory in the Great Patriotic War on May 9, a notable presence among world dignitaries were leaders from several African nations, signaling a growing political and strategic alignment between Moscow and the continent. Victory Day in Russia, celebrated annually, honors the immense sacrifices made by the Soviet […]
Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi, concluded a high-impact three-day diplomatic mission in Washington, D.C., where he spearheaded renewed trade negotiations and advanced strategic bilateral relations with the United States. During his Washington visit, Dr. Mudavadi held talks with senior U.S. leaders, including Senator Marco Rubio and […]
KIBERA, NAIROBI – In a powerful show of community-centered healthcare, DeckerMed Africa Trust, in partnership with the Lavington Rotary Club, Nairobi, today delivered a transformative medical outreach at Kibera D.O Health Centre, offering critical health services to over 400 underserved women and girls. Under the theme “Neglected Women’s Diseases (NWD),” the camp focused on conditions […]
MOSCOW — Russia commemorated 80 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany on Friday with a grand military parade in Moscow’s Red Square, led by President Vladimir Putin and attended by global allies including Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Victory Day celebrations, deeply symbolic for Russia, unfolded under heightened security following a series of Ukrainian […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — In a bold move to strengthen coexistence between people and wildlife, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Rebecca Miano, today unveiled a transformative compensation model aimed at addressing the persistent challenge of human-wildlife conflict (HWC). The new system — anchored on transparency, equity, and technology — is designed to deliver faster, […]
