African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
The Trump administration has announced it will end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali immigrants, affecting about 2,500 people nationwide, including several hundred in Minnesota. The decision means Somali TPS holders will lose their legal status and work authorisation by March 17, making them eligible for deportation. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said conditions in […]
Kampala, Uganda — As Uganda’s election campaign draws to a close, opposition leader Bobi Wine has become a stark symbol of the country’s tense political climate, trading tailored suits and campaign rallies for a bulletproof vest and helmet as he crisscrosses the country under heavy security. Bobi Wine — born Robert Kyagulanyi — is contesting […]
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 […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised alarm over what it terms a growing pattern of judicial overreach, warning that recent court orders could undermine the independence of the legal profession, restrict access to justice and disrupt the effective functioning of public institutions. Speaking at a press conference at the LSK headquarters […]
Mombasa, Kenya (Prime Africa News) – A quiet but powerful transformation is unfolding along Kenya’s Coast, where youth and women entrepreneurs are leveraging innovation and digital skills to reshape the region’s economic future. At the centre of this shift is Westerwelle Startup Haus Mombasa, an entrepreneurship hub that has emerged as a key launchpad for coastal […]
The Iranian army has pledged to safeguard strategic infrastructure and public property as nationwide protests over the rising cost of living continue, leaving dozens dead. In a statement carried by semi-official media, the military accused Israel and “hostile terrorist groups” of exploiting unrest to undermine national security. It said armed forces, under the Supreme Leader’s […]
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 […]
Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s main opposition leader and presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has pledged to review the country’s agreements with international oil companies should he win the upcoming presidential election, warning that any deals deemed unfavourable to Ugandans would be revised. Speaking to Reuters in an interview held last week […]
Kenya has unveiled plans to revive its struggling cashew nut industry in a major push aimed at creating about 350,000 jobs and injecting an estimated Sh30 billion into the economy. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the decline in cashew nut production over the years has resulted in massive job losses, reduced […]
NAIROBI — Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, on Wednesday night welcomed the Spiritual Leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community, Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, upon his arrival in Kenya for a short visit. Dr. Mudavadi used the occasion to acknowledge the Dawoodi Bohra community’s remarkable economic footprint, particularly […]
