African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has announced the appointment of Anita Kiki Gbeho as the new Special Representative for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. Ms. Gbeho succeeds Nicholas Haysom of South Africa, whose tenure was marked by sustained efforts to advance peace and stability in […]
SUDAN— Nearly three years after the outbreak of the Sudan conflict, thousands of refugees and returnees at the Renk Transit Centre continue to face dire humanitarian conditions, despite having escaped the violence across the border. The conflict, which erupted on April 15, 2023, between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, has triggered […]
South Sudan – The African Union (AU) has issued a stark warning that South Sudan risks sliding back into full-scale conflict, urging its leaders to commit to an immediate ceasefire and prepare for the country’s long-delayed first national elections. In a high-level declaration following a summit of the AU High-Level Ad Hoc Committee for South […]
The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate, alongside its European branch, has strongly condemned the decision by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to host a conference titled “The Future of Journalism in Gaza” without the inclusion of Palestinian media representatives. In a sharply worded statement, the syndicate expressed “deep concern and shock” over what it described as a […]
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The 16th Africa Risk Capacity Conference of the Parties (COP16) has concluded in Addis Ababa with key resolutions aimed at strengthening Africa’s preparedness and response to climate-related disasters. The high-level meeting, hosted by Ethiopia, brought together policymakers, risk experts, and continental leaders who endorsed a series of technical and thematic recommendations […]
Taita Taveta, Kenya – Kenya has officially revived a historic railway line dating back over a century, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to modernize transport and strengthen regional trade links. In a landmark ceremony held at Taita Taveta University, President William Ruto presided over the groundbreaking of the rehabilitation of the Voi–Taveta […]
A journalist working for Al Jazeera Media Network has been killed in the Gaza Strip, further escalating concerns over the safety of media workers in conflict zones. Mohammed Wishah, a correspondent for Al Jazeera Mubasher, died on Wednesday after an Israeli drone strike hit the vehicle he was travelling in along al-Rashid Street, a key […]
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 — Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has clarified that the newly signed Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County Government is designed to enhance collaboration—not transfer devolved functions. Appearing before the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations chaired by Abass […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – William Ruto on Wednesday assented to the Supplementary Appropriations Bill, 2026 at State House Nairobi, approving a significant expansion of the national budget aimed at addressing urgent priorities while safeguarding development spending. The newly enacted law raises total government expenditure by KSh393 billion—from KSh4.301 trillion to KSh4.695 trillion—marking one of the largest […]
