African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Kwara State, Nigeria — Dozens of people have been killed in a ferocious shooting attack on two villages in Nigeria’s western Kwara State, after residents reportedly refused to “surrender to extremists preaching a strange doctrine,” according to state authorities. Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said at least 75 local Muslims were massacred during Tuesday’s raid on […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenyan government has issued an early health warning, urging citizens to prepare for a possible outbreak of waterborne diseases during the upcoming March–April–May (MAM) 2026 long rains. Speaking during the 12th National Climate Outlook Forum held in Nairobi, officials from the State Department of Health cautioned that prolonged and intense rainfall could […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenyan government has firmly dismissed claims that it is involved in recruiting Kenyans to fight in foreign conflicts, including the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war. Speaking on Tuesday at Meru University of Science and Technology, Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu said it is illegal for any individual or agency to recruit Kenyans […]
Nairobi, Kenya — President William Ruto on Tuesday met leaders from Meru County at State House, Nairobi, to chart a path for strengthening the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) at the grassroots while accelerating the county’s transformation agenda. The meeting was led by Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma and attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, alongside other […]
Nairobi, Kenya – An online commentator recently posed a question that struck a raw nerve across Africa’s digital public square: If the African Union (AU) cannot create a single currency, a unified military, or a common passport, then what exactly is this union about? Some dismissed the AU as irrelevant, others accused it of serving […]
Mtwapa, Kenya — Over 600 cyclists from Kenya and Europe converged at Mawenzi Resort for the annual Mawenzi MTB and Gravel Race, a high-energy event that combined competitive cycling, youth participation, and environmental conservation advocacy. The riders competed across seven categories, covering distances of up to 72 kilometres for elite athletes, while children aged between […]
South Africa has expelled Israel’s top diplomat in the country, triggering a swift retaliatory move by Israel and further straining already fragile relations between the two states. In a statement, South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) declared Ariel Seidman, Israel’s chargé d’affaires in Pretoria, persona non grata and ordered him to leave […]
Mombasa, Kenya – The Westerwelle Startup Haus in Mombasa County is celebrating a major milestone in its efforts to transform youth perspectives on entrepreneurship and digital technology, helping young people grow sustainable businesses and strong brands. Speaking in Mombasa, the Country Director, Mercy Mkulu, said the hub successfully implemented five key programmes last year, which have […]
The standoff over the Little Theatre Club land in Mombasa is far from resolved, despite claims by the government that an agreement has already been reached between Mombasa creatives and Kenya Railways. Speaking on the matter, Principal Secretary in the State Department for Transport, Mohamed Daghar, said a nine-member taskforce formed last week to address […]
Mombasa, Kenya – The Archbishop of Mombasa, Most Rev. Martin Kivuva, has warmly welcomed the appointment of Bishop Dominic Kimengich as the Coadjutor Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Mombasa by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. The appointment, officially announced on 28 January 2026, marks a significant pastoral transition for one of Kenya’s metropolitan sees and […]
