African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Prime Africa Editorial Desk – The unfolding crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is more than a regional confrontation—it is a stark reminder of how a single maritime corridor can shape the fate of the global economy. What was once a dependable artery for nearly a fifth of the world’s oil and LNG has, in a […]
Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has triggered widespread diplomatic concern following a series of controversial statements directed at Turkey, including a demand for $1 billion and an unusual personal request tied to marriage. In posts published on the social media platform X, Gen. Kainerugaba — who is also the son […]
NAIROBI, KENYA — As the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran enters a volatile new phase in 2026, the geopolitical tremors are being felt thousands of miles away in East Africa. While the world’s attention has remained fixed on the Persian Gulf, a recent intelligence alert from the Israeli Embassy in Nairobi has […]
At least seven members of Iran’s women’s national football team have sought asylum in Australia, raising international attention over the safety of athletes returning to the Islamic Republic. According to Australia’s national broadcaster, ABC, five of the 13-player squad were granted asylum on Monday after expressing fears they could face persecution if they returned to […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Iran has appointed a new Supreme Leader following the death of longtime leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in recent United States-Israeli strikes during escalating hostilities involving Iran. The country’s powerful Assembly of Experts on Sunday named his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as the new Supreme Leader, marking a pivotal moment for the Islamic […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Simon’s Town, South Africa – Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships have arrived in South African waters for a week-long joint naval exercise, a move that comes amid heightened global tensions following the United States’ military intervention in Venezuela and its seizure of several oil tankers. China’s Ministry of National Defence said the drills, which officially begin […]
A leaked U.S. intelligence report has cast doubt on President Donald Trump’s claim that recent American airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities “completely obliterated” Tehran’s atomic programme, suggesting instead that the impact may be far more limited. The classified assessment by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), leaked to select media outlets on Tuesday, concludes that […]
