African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — The Tanzanian government has officially confirmed the blocking of access to the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, following a high-profile hack of the national police force’s account and amid intensifying scrutiny over the country’s digital content regulations. The move comes days after internet watchdog NetBlocks reported a […]
KAMPALA, Uganda – A powerful explosion near the Munyonyo Martyrs’ Shrine in Kampala early Tuesday morning killed two suspected members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), including a female suicide bomber, Ugandan authorities confirmed. The incident occurred as thousands gathered to commemorate Martyrs’ Day, a key event in Uganda’s Christian calendar. According to Uganda People’s […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — Azerbaijan has officially inaugurated its embassy in Nairobi, marking a significant milestone in its two-decade-long diplomatic relationship with Kenya. The move signals a strengthening of ties and a renewed commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeyhun Bayramov, […]
SEOUL, South Korea – After months of political turmoil, division and economic uncertainty, South Koreans headed to the polls on Tuesday to elect a new president. The vote follows the dramatic downfall of former president Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached after declaring martial law in December, triggering one of the country’s most severe political […]
Boulder, Colorado (Prime Africa News) – Eight people were injured on Sunday in a suspected terror attack during a peaceful demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, aimed at calling for the release of captives held in Gaza. The FBI has launched an investigation into the incident, describing it as an “act of terror.” The attack took place […]
Sudan’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Kamil Idris, has dissolved the country’s caretaker government, just one day after taking the oath of office. The announcement was made late Sunday through the state-run Sudan News Agency (SUNA), signaling a swift and dramatic start to Idris’s tenure as the first civilian prime minister since the 2021 military coup. […]
GOMA, Democratic Republic of the Congo – Former President Joseph Kabila has made a surprise return to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, just days after the Senate voted to strip him of his immunity, clearing the way for possible prosecution over alleged ties to the M23 rebel group. Kabila arrived Thursday in the eastern […]
Nairobi, Kenya – In a landmark diplomatic stride, Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi officially inaugurated the Somaliland Liaison Office in Nairobi this week, signaling a new phase of assertive regional diplomacy. The inauguration, held amid fanfare and strategic symbolism, comes just days after the Kenyan government initially delayed the launch over procedural concerns. The ceremony—staged […]
In Summary “As was his last wish, let’s celebrate his life and his work. Rîa ratha na rîa thŭa. Tŭrî aira!”—a Gikuyu phrase loosely translating to “With joy and sorrow. We are proud.” Plans for memorial services and public tributes are expected to be announced by the family in the coming days. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, […]
In a dramatic twist that has sent shockwaves through Kenya’s political landscape, the National Police Service (NPS) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have accused Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi of orchestrating his own abduction in a bid to stir political tension and gain public sympathy. Addressing the media at DCI headquarters along […]
