African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Nairobi, Kenya – Families of Kenyans allegedly recruited into the Russian army have issued a passionate and urgent appeal to the Government of Kenya, demanding immediate intervention to secure the safe return of their loved ones caught in the ongoing Russia–Ukraine War. In a joint statement released alongside VOCAL Africa, the families described a harrowing situation […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenyan government has firmly dismissed claims that it is involved in recruiting Kenyans to fight in foreign conflicts, including the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war. Speaking on Tuesday at Meru University of Science and Technology, Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu said it is illegal for any individual or agency to recruit Kenyans […]
Russia has launched a second major wave of drone and missile attacks on Ukraine in just four days, targeting critical energy infrastructure and strategic areas, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday, in what appears to be a clear rebuff of U.S.-led peace initiatives as the war nears its fourth year. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia […]
A senior Russian military official has been killed in a car bomb attack in southern Moscow, Russian investigators confirmed on Monday, in what appears to be the latest high-profile assassination linked to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Russian General Staff’s Army Operational Training Directorate, died after an explosive […]
MOSCOW, December 22 – RIA Novosti. The 12th Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest has officially opened in Moscow, with submissions now underway. The annual contest held in memory of Andrei Stenin, a photojournalist with the Rossiya Segodnya Media Group who was killed near Donetsk in the summer of 2014, traditionally launches on his birthday, […]
MOSCOW, Nov 18 (Prime Africa) – Russian photography artist Yekaterina Yakel has been awarded the Grand Prix of the 11th Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest for her moving photo series “Russian Spirit: An Obstacle Course.” The award ceremony was held on Tuesday at the State Historical Museum on Moscow’s Red Square. The international jury […]
Anchorage, Alaska – U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to the United States on Friday for talks centered on ending the war in Ukraine. The two leaders exchanged a warm greeting on a red carpet hastily rolled out at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, where they held a series of closed-door […]
Two Russian residents have been arrested for allegedly conducting covert missions on behalf of Ukraine’s intelligence services, including assembling improvised explosive devices from components delivered by drone, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Friday. Kiev is reportedly operating a clandestine network to smuggle contraband into Russian territory in support of sabotage acts and targeted […]
Moscow, Russia — In a historic diplomatic move, Russia has become the first country to officially recognize the Taliban-led Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, marking a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of Central and South Asia. Russia’s Foreign Minister announced on Thursday that Moscow has formally accepted the credentials of ambassadors appointed by the Taliban […]
MOSCOW, June 18 (Prime Africa News) – Russia has issued a stern warning to the United States against providing direct military assistance to Israel, cautioning that such actions could “radically destabilize” the already volatile Middle East. The warning comes as the air war between Iran and Israel enters its sixth day, with no signs of […]
