African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
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. [spacer height=”20px”] The woman, […]
Washington, D.C. — The United States has announced a major shift in its foreign policy engagement, ordering an immediate withdrawal from dozens of international and United Nations-affiliated organizations, citing national interest concerns. [spacer height=”20px”] In a memorandum addressed to the heads of executive departments and agencies, the President directed all U.S. government entities to begin […]
Mar-a-Lago, Florida — U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will temporarily run Venezuela following what Washington describes as the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, pending what he termed a “peaceful, safe and judicious transition of power.” [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking at a press conference on Saturday from his Mar-a-Lago residence, Trump said […]
U.S. officials confirm President Trump has ordered airstrikes on multiple sites inside Venezuela, including military facilities, according to CBS News. [spacer height=”20px”] Explosions were reported overnight in and around Caracas, with residents describing loud blasts, aircraft overhead, and power outages near key installations. Venezuela’s government is calling it an act of military aggression and has […]
Zohran Mamdani officially became the mayor of New York City just after midnight on New Year’s Day, taking the oath of office in a rare and symbolic ceremony held deep beneath Manhattan at a historic, decommissioned subway station. [spacer height=”20px”] Mamdani, a Democrat, made history as the first Muslim mayor of the United States’ largest […]
A U.S. federal court has sentenced Abdiaziz Farah, a 36-year-old Somali-American businessman, to 28 years in prison for his role in a US$300 million fraud scheme that exploited a U.S. government child nutrition program meant to feed vulnerable children during the COVID-19 pandemic. [spacer height=”20px”] Farah was among dozens convicted in the Feeding Our Future […]
Washington, D.C. — Former United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a significant expansion of the US travel ban, barring nationals from seven additional countries — including Syria — as well as holders of Palestinian Authority passports from entering the United States. [spacer height=”20px”] In a proclamation issued by the White House, Trump said […]
Washington, D.C. – Kenya and the United States have signed a landmark Health Cooperation Framework that is set to significantly strengthen Kenya’s journey toward achieving universal health coverage (UHC). The agreement was witnessed by President William Ruto during his official visit to Washington, D.C., and marks the most consequential health partnership between the two nations […]
WASHINGTON DC, USA – President William Ruto has arrived in Washington, D.C., at the invitation of U.S. President Donald J. Trump, where he is set to witness the signing of the Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda Peace Agreement — a major diplomatic milestone aimed at restoring stability in the Great Lakes region. [spacer height=”20px”] [spacer […]
The Government of Kenya has suffered a major setback after the United States cancelled funding for the development of a Ksh7.76 billion Geographic Information System (GIS) platform designed to manage urban transport data and ease Nairobi’s growing traffic congestion. [spacer height=”20px”] The revelation is contained in the National Treasury’s Energy, Infrastructure, and ICT Sector Working […]
