African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Journalists and media stakeholders across East Africa have strongly condemned the detention of two Somali journalists in Mogadishu’s Dayniile District, raising fresh concerns over press freedom in the country. The two female reporters, Amiira Salaabeen of Kaab TV and Iqro Abdullaahi of FIVE TV, were reportedly arrested on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, […]
A French naval task group under the Jeanne d’Arc Mission made a stopover at the Port of Mombasa from March 13 to March 16 as part of a five-month deployment across the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The task group, comprising the amphibious assault ship Dixmude (L9015) and the frigate Aconit (F713), is on a mission […]
The Macadamia Association of Kenya (MACNUT) has elected a new board following its Annual General Meeting held on February 27, 2026, ushering in a new leadership team at a critical time for Kenya’s macadamia sector. The newly constituted board will be chaired by Pally Muthathai, with Bernard Sitati serving as Treasurer, Lisa Muriuki as Secretary, […]
Religious leaders drawn from the Coast Interfaith Council of Clerics (CICC) convened at Nyali Baptist Church in Mombasa for an interfaith Iftar dinner aimed at strengthening understanding, cooperation, and peaceful coexistence among diverse faith communities. The gathering brought together leaders from Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, and African Traditional spirituality, who used the occasion to reflect on […]
The government of Uganda has announced a new visa policy allowing nationals from 40 countries to enter the country without a visa, in a move aimed at boosting tourism, trade, and regional cooperation. Under the new directive, travellers from the selected countries will be able to visit Uganda without applying for a visa in advance […]
MERU, Kenya — Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has criticized the government over what he termed as continued harassment of citizens through arbitrary arrests and the alleged use of hired goons to intimidate leaders who criticize the administration. Speaking during a visit to Meru County, Sifuna said it was unfortunate that the […]
Jubilee presidential flagbearer Fred Matiang’i has sharply criticized what he termed as a “historic wastage of public resources,” singling out the growing budget allocation to State House Nairobi as a symbol of misplaced government priorities. Speaking during a church service in Murang’a County, Matiang’i questioned why the presidency requires significantly more funding than critical national […]
Tigania East, Kenya – Two people have died while two others have been arrested following a violent incident in Lailuba village in Tigania East Constituency, Meru County. According to residents, the incident began on Saturday afternoon when a man visited his mother-in-law’s home to persuade her to seek medical treatment after she fell ill. However, […]
Leaders of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Women League in Mombasa County have rejected calls for political zoning ahead of the 2027 General Election, insisting that all political parties should be free to field their preferred candidates across the county. Speaking during the launch of the Warembo na Faya Movement at the Hursler Centre in […]
Mombasa, Kenya – William Ruto has credited the Broad-Based Government for enabling what he described as some of the most consequential legislation in Kenya’s development history, including the establishment of the National Infrastructure Fund and the rollout of the Kenya Pipeline Company Initial Public Offering (IPO). Speaking on Friday during an Iftar dinner for members […]
