African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Kathmandu, Nepal — Nepal is at a political crossroads as mass “Gen Z” protests propel the country’s first female chief justice, Sushila Karki, into the spotlight as the preferred interim leader. The unprecedented youth-led movement has shaken the Himalayan nation, forcing Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign earlier this week after deadly clashes left […]
Algiers, Algeria – Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a groundbreaking Joint Project Preparation Facility (JPPF) Framework Agreement, setting the stage for transformative investments worth at least US$1 billion across Africa’s housing, urban development, and trade sectors. The landmark agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 4th Intra-African […]
Mombasa, Kenya – Chief of Staff Felix Koskei has called on universities to play a greater role in addressing national challenges by translating research into practical solutions. Speaking during the Commercial and Entrepreneurial Institutions Leaders (CEIL) Summit in Mombasa, Koskei urged closer collaboration between academia, county governments, the national government, and the private sector. “For […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya has unveiled a sweeping set of reforms aimed at securing the future of its globally renowned wildlife heritage. The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations, 2025, were officially launched today by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), marking what officials described as a “decisive moment” in the nation’s conservation journey. […]
More than 5,000 vulnerable residents of Bungoma County have benefitted from the distribution of productive assets under the USAID 4TheChild initiative, a program designed to empower households through education support and income-generating activities. Speaking during the exercise at the County Headquarters, Governor Kenneth Lusaka commended USAID 4TheChild for its unwavering commitment to uplifting marginalized groups […]
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has intensified its war against illicit trade after seizing contraband goods valued at more than Ksh 46 million in two separate multi-agency operations in Kirinyaga and Uasin Gishu counties. The successful operations not only safeguarded legitimate businesses but also averted tax evasion worth over Ksh 19 million. In the first […]
A growing number of countries are pledging to recognize a Palestinian state, with more than 145 nations now backing international recognition in a move that is reshaping global diplomacy. Most countries that recognize Palestine did so in 1988, following the Palestine National Council’s declaration of statehood. Over the years, many non-Western nations joined the recognition […]
Samburu, Kenya – Kenyans are set to witness a rare celestial spectacle tonight as a total lunar eclipse, commonly known as a Blood Moon, coincides with the alignment of Saturn in the night sky. The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife marked the occasion with the official launch of Astro-Tourism in Kenya, positioning the country’s national […]
Washington, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he will not attend the upcoming G20 summit scheduled to take place in South Africa later this year, a decision that highlights the increasingly strained ties between Washington and Pretoria. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Friday, Trump confirmed that Vice President JD […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenyans will witness a rare celestial spectacle this Sunday evening as a total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a “blood moon,” paints the night sky in shades of deep red. The rare phenomenon, expected to be visible across much of the country, will also mark a historic moment: the official launch of […]
