African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
A precision airstrike that struck the Shajarah Tayyebeh Elementary School in southern Iran on February 28 is increasingly believed to have been carried out by the United States military, according to a joint investigation by The New York Times and Reuters. The strike, which occurred in the coastal city of Minab, has become the deadliest […]
Truecaller has announced a strategic reseller partnership with 365 Digital aimed at strengthening its advertising and monetization ecosystem across Kenya and South Africa. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in Truecaller’s Africa expansion strategy, reinforcing its direct sales footprint and long-term commitment to building strong regional partnerships in two of the continent’s most dynamic advertising […]
KISMAYO, Somalia — A soldier affiliated with local security forces in Kismayo has shot and killed journalist Abshir Khaliif Shide, a reporter working with Radio Waamo, in an incident that has sparked outrage within Somalia’s media fraternity. The fatal shooting occurred in the southern port city of Kismayo, the administrative capital of the semi-autonomous state […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Nairobi on Monday issued a forceful condemnation of recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, warning of serious consequences while calling on the international community to act swiftly to prevent further escalation. Speaking during a press conference in the Kenyan capital, Iran’s ambassador […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — Serious questions remain unanswered following reports from Iranian authorities that more than 150 schoolgirls were killed during a joint U.S.–Israel strike on a military installation in southern Iran on Saturday, February 28. According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, the airstrike — reportedly aimed at a nearby military base — struck a local girls’ […]
Iranian state-run television has confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed early Saturday at his office in Tehran. He was 86. The broadcasts announced that the Islamic Republic will observe 40 days of national mourning following the death of the long-serving leader, who had ruled Iran since 1989. Hours before […]
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States has begun what he described as “major combat operations” against Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in Middle East tensions and raising fears of a wider regional conflict. In a video message shared on Truth Social, Trump said the strikes are aimed at destroying Iran’s missile […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Leaders, policymakers, and regional partners convened in Nairobi for a 3 days high-level Ministerial Conference on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), underscoring the urgent need to translate commitments into measurable action across the Horn of Africa. The gathering, held under the auspices of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and supported by […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — More than 150 green manufacturing stakeholders from across Africa convened in Nairobi for the Pan African Green Business Building Forum, a major gathering aimed at unlocking investment opportunities and accelerating sustainable industrial growth across the continent. The one-day forum, funded by the United Kingdom government through the Manufacturing Africa programme, brought together […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya is on the cusp of a major economic and tourism milestone with the construction of the Bomas International Convention Complex (BICC), a flagship project expected to unlock new revenue streams, create thousands of jobs, and position the country as a premier destination for global conferences and exhibitions. Located in Nairobi, the […]
