African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
NAIROBI, Kenya – (Prime Africa Tech Desk) In a historic milestone for science and technology, researchers have announced the first-ever demonstration of a verifiable quantum advantage, showing that a quantum computer can run a real, checkable algorithm faster than even the world’s most powerful classical supercomputers. Google Quantum AI has announced a landmark breakthrough in […]
Washington, D.C. — The United States has announced a major shift in its foreign policy engagement, ordering an immediate withdrawal from dozens of international and United Nations-affiliated organizations, citing national interest concerns. In a memorandum addressed to the heads of executive departments and agencies, the President directed all U.S. government entities to begin the process […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Built Environment Professional Association (BEPA) has placed full responsibility for the recent building collapse in Nairobi’s South C area on the developer and professionals involved, ruling out any possibility that the incident was an act of nature. Addressing the media on Thursday morning in Nairobi, BEPA—an umbrella body bringing together key professional […]
The government has disbursed approximately KSh250 million to more than 9,500 young entrepreneurs across six North Rift counties under the Nyota Business Start-Up Capital Programme, in a major boost aimed at tackling youth unemployment and poverty. The beneficiaries, drawn from Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Nandi, Trans Nzoia, Turkana and West Pokot counties, each received KSh22,000 to […]
Meru, Kenya — Several staff houses at the Government of Kenya (GK) Prison in Meru were destroyed by a fire on Tuesday night, leaving a number of prison wardens homeless and wiping out property of unknown value. The fire broke out at around 11:00 p.m. within the prison compound and rapidly spread through timber-constructed houses […]
Meru, Kenya — Police in Meru have recovered 80 mobile phones, four laptops, and specialised tools believed to have been used in dismantling stolen phones for spare parts following a dawn ambush operation. The items, which include a soldering gun and a hot air blower, were recovered during an operation led by Imenti North Police […]
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has ordered civilians to evacuate areas under opposition control in Jonglei State, eastern South Sudan, amid escalating clashes with the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO). In a statement issued on Tuesday, SSPDF spokesperson Major General Lul Ruai Koang said civilians should immediately move away from locations […]
Manchester United have dismissed head coach Ruben Amorim, bringing his 14-month tenure at Old Trafford to an abrupt end amid growing internal tension and concerns over his management style. Prime Africa News understands the decision was taken following a Monday morning meeting involving Amorim, director of football Jason Wilcox, and chief executive Omar Berrada, during […]
KAMPALA, Uganda (Prime Africa) – Uganda’s government said on Monday it was banning live broadcasts of riots, “unlawful processions” and other violent incidents ahead of an election in which President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to extend his 40-year rule. The authorities have detained hundreds of opposition supporters ahead of the January 15 election, which will again pit the 81-year-old Museveni […]
MOMBASA, Kenya – Kenya’s cruise tourism sector is staging a strong comeback as the country intensifies efforts to attract five million international visitors by 2027, with the Port of Mombasa recording a notable surge in cruise ship arrivals at the start of the season. On Tuesday, more than 600 tourists and over 400 crew members arrived […]
