African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
In what many are calling a “historic and catalytic gathering”, the Canada-Africa Fintech Summit has surged into a new phase of global relevance and diplomatic significance. This follows a landmark breakfast briefing held in Ottawa on April 8, 2025, that convened Ambassadors of African nations to Canada, Canadian institutional leaders, and key private sector stakeholders […]
The Vatican is entering a period of profound significance and solemnity following the death of the Holy Father. The Catholic Church now observes the traditional Sede Vacante—Latin for “the seat is vacant”—marking the interregnum period before a new pope is elected. In accordance with centuries-old Vatican tradition, a conclave will be convened within the next […]
BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA – In a powerful and unexpected twist to combat persistent challenges like teenage pregnancy and gender-based violence, Bungoma County has turned to the beautiful game: football. Local NGO WEMA Organization, under the leadership of CEO Elizabeth Juma, launched a football-centered empowerment initiative in 2023 with the aim of keeping girls off the […]
China has intensified its criticism of the United States’ global trade tactics, accusing Washington of “abusing tariffs” and strong-arming other nations into choosing sides in a rapidly deteriorating trade conflict between the world’s two largest economies. Beijing’s stern warning came in response to reports that the U.S. is pressuring countries seeking tariff relief to scale […]
Vatican City – Monday 21st April , With the passing of Pope Francis, the College of Cardinals will begin the process of electing a new pope. The Vatican has not yet announced the date for the conclave to elect his successor. As the Catholic Church mourns the loss of a transformative leader, Pope Francis’s legacy […]
The Trump administration is weighing a sweeping reduction of the United States’ global diplomatic footprint, with nearly 30 embassies and consulates—more than half of them in Africa—facing potential closure, according to an internal State Department document obtained by Prime Africa News. The move is part of a broader proposal to slash the State Department’s budget […]
The trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies are flaring once again, as China vowed on Wednesday to “fight to the end” in its intensifying standoff with the United States. The bold declaration came as Beijing announced it would raise tariffs on U.S. goods to a sweeping 84%, starting Thursday, in retaliation for a […]
Harare, Zimbabwe – China and Zimbabwe have marked a significant milestone in their long-standing bilateral ties, celebrating 45 years of diplomatic relations with renewed vows to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Cooperation. Established in 1980, the diplomatic relationship between the two countries has grown into a robust alliance characterized by dynamic political collaboration, expanding […]
President Ruto Suspends BioVax Chair Dr. Swarup Mishra Over Organ Trafficking Allegations President William Ruto has suspended Dr. Swarup Mishra, the founder of Mediheal Group of Hospitals, from his position as Chairperson of the Kenya BioVax Institute with immediate effect, amid mounting allegations of involvement in a transnational organ trafficking syndicate. In an official statement […]
