African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
United States President Donald Trump and hundreds of high-profile guests were evacuated Saturday night after gunfire erupted during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel in the U.S. capital. The incident, which unfolded during one of Washington’s most prominent media and political gatherings, triggered panic among attendees as tactical security […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump was rushed offstage on Saturday night after gunshots were heard near the venue of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, triggering panic among hundreds of guests gathered at the Washington Hilton. The incident occurred shortly after the black-tie event began at around 8:30 p.m., with attendees reporting multiple gunshots […]
JUBA/WASHINGTON DC — The administration of Donald J. Trump has reaffirmed its engagement with Africa, outlining a shift in foreign policy from traditional aid to trade, investment, and strategic partnerships—a move expected to have direct implications for countries such as South Sudan. The policy direction was presented in Washington during a high-level briefing by officials from […]
Vatican City / Washington, D.C. — A fresh diplomatic rift has emerged between U.S. President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the ongoing conflict involving Iran, reviving a long history of tensions between American presidents and leaders of the Holy See. The disagreement escalated after Pope Leo XIV delivered a strong appeal for peace […]
The world is closely watching as NASA’s Artemis II mission enters its final phase, with astronauts now en route back to Earth following a groundbreaking journey around the Moon. Launched on April 1, 2026, aboard the powerful Space Launch System from Kennedy Space Center, the mission carried four astronauts on a 10-day test flight that […]
Nairobi, Kenya — During his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, U.S. President Donald Trump singled out Minnesota as the focal point of what he described as widespread fraud involving members of the Somali community, vowing an aggressive federal crackdown. Trump alleged that “Somali fraud” in Minnesota has cost U.S. taxpayers at least $19 […]
In his latest State of the Union address, Donald Trump declared a “turnaround for the ages,” portraying his second term as a period of national recovery and renewed strength ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The address drew sharp partisan reactions, with Republicans applauding repeatedly while Democrats remained seated, some visibly dissenting. However, a closer […]
The Trump administration has announced it will end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali immigrants, affecting about 2,500 people nationwide, including several hundred in Minnesota. The decision means Somali TPS holders will lose their legal status and work authorisation by March 17, making them eligible for deportation. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said conditions in […]
Tehran — Protests across Iran are escalating, raising fears of increased violence, mass arrests, and injuries as security forces tighten their grip on major cities. Authorities have imposed sweeping security measures, including road closures, disruptions to public transportation, and widespread restrictions on mobile, landline, and national internet networks. The Iranian government has significantly curtailed access […]
Minneapolis, United States — Tensions between Minnesota state authorities and the U.S. federal government escalated on Thursday following the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old mother of three by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis—an incident that has ignited mass protests and sharp political fallout across the country. The woman, identified as […]
