African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
More than 30 people were killed in northern Nigeria when gunmen attacked Kasuwan-Daji village in Niger state, police said Sunday. “Over 30 victims lost their lives during the attack, and some persons were also kidnapped. Efforts are ongoing to rescue the kidnapped victims,” police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun said. The attackers opened fire on the community, burned homes and the local […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has raised alarm over what he describes as a sustained campaign of violence against him, following an alleged armed confrontation at a restaurant in Nairobi’s Kilimani area. In a press statement issued on Sunday, the MP said the incident occurred yesterday afternoon along Lenana Road, […]
Mar-a-Lago, Florida — U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will temporarily run Venezuela following what Washington describes as the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, pending what he termed a “peaceful, safe and judicious transition of power.” Speaking at a press conference on Saturday from his Mar-a-Lago residence, Trump said the United […]
U.S. officials confirm President Trump has ordered airstrikes on multiple sites inside Venezuela, including military facilities, according to CBS News. Explosions were reported overnight in and around Caracas, with residents describing loud blasts, aircraft overhead, and power outages near key installations. Venezuela’s government is calling it an act of military aggression and has moved to […]
Caracas, Venezuela — Venezuela’s capital was shaken by a series of explosions on Saturday, as residents reported loud blasts, aircraft activity over the city, and widespread power outages across several neighbourhoods. Local witnesses said at least seven explosions were heard in different parts of Caracas, triggering panic among residents. Authorities have not yet provided a […]
Nairobi United FC have reinforced their technical bench as the club gears up for a demanding and defining phase of the season, with a congested January fixture list set to test both squad depth and tactical maturity in the Sportpesa League and on the continental stage. The club has appointed Bonface Omondi Musa, CAF B, […]
A Mombasa court has ordered the detention of investigative journalist Peter Mwita Maseke for five days to allow police to complete investigations into the publication of an article linking a local legislator to criminal gangs operating in Kisauni. Chief Magistrate Dominica Nyambu on Thursday directed that Maseke be held at the Central Police Station as […]
Kenyan comedian and media personality Rapcha the Sayantist has finally opened up about the real reason behind his highly publicized fallout with Iko Nini Podcast host Mwafreeka, shedding light on what led to his decision to walk away from the popular show. Speaking candidly during an episode of his Chizi Podcast, Rapcha revealed that the […]
Nairobi, Kenya — The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has strongly condemned the arrest and continued detention of journalist Peter Mwita Maseke, warning that the move poses a serious threat to press freedom and constitutional rights. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Council called for Mwita, a journalist with Alshifaa Media Group based in […]
Summary Around 40 people have been killed and 115 injured in a Swiss bar fire on New Year’s Eve, police say at a press conference Sixty people are receiving care at Sion hospital with more being treated elsewhere – a “significant number” are in a critical condition The fire started at around 01:30 local time at Le […]
