African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
The first president of Namibia, Sam Nujoma, who has died aged 95, was one of the original liberation leaders who fought against the colonial project of southern Africa and, in particular, the racist apartheid regime of South Africa that had ruled his country since the end of the first world war. Nujoma may not have […]
February 12, NAIROBI – Senator Richard Onyonka of Kisii County has raised alarm over the escalating environmental and human rights violations linked to unregulated quarrying activities in the region. He has called for an immediate investigation, invoking Standing Order No. 53-1, to address the growing concerns surrounding the operations of Nyando Building Extracts Limited, a […]
Nairobi , Kenya – In a landmark event, the Director General of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), Prof. Erustus Kanga, attended the inaugural board meeting of the Kenya Rhino Range Expansion (KRRE) initiative in Nairobi. The meeting was chaired by Ambassador (Dr.) Monica Juma, Kenya’s National Security Advisor to the President, and honored by Meg […]
Five times down, but not out—Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s track record with elections has been unfavorable, but in about a week, he looks to turn his fortunes around. Raila seeks to become the next chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) and will require the support of two-thirds of the 55 AU member states, […]
Leaders at an unprecedented joint summit of Eastern and Southern African blocs aimed at defusing the crisis in Eastern Congo urged all parties to hold direct talks, including with Rwanda-backed rebels whose advance has fanned fears of a wider war. In late January, the M23 rebels captured Goma, the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini was named the 50th hereditary Imam, or spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, on Wednesday following the unsealing of his father Prince Karim Aga Khan IV’s will, the Aga Khan Development Network said in a statement. His father, known for his dazzling wealth and development work around the […]
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 4 – President William Ruto has directed the National Police Service (NPS) to take immediate action to secure the North Eastern region following the abduction of five chiefs by suspected Al-Shabaab militants. Speaking in Mandera on Tuesday, Ruto assured residents that the government remains steadfast in its fight against terrorism and criminal […]
Taita Taveta , Kenya – A bizarre scene unfolded at a recent press briefing where Taita Taveta County Health CECM, Mr.Gifton Mkaya engaged in a heated confrontation with Governor Andrew Mwadime over the county’s lack of regular health updates to the public. The altercation, which was captured on camera, ignited a wave of controversy. The […]
A somber atmosphere has descended upon Dr. Aggrey High School in Taita Taveta County, one of the region’s top institutions. In a shocking series of events over just three days, the school has been struck by fires, accidents, and tragedy, leaving students, parents, and staff grappling with immense loss and trauma. The school, located in […]
Rwanda has rejected accusations against its Defense Force (RDF) made in the statement of the Extraordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) held on January 31, 2025. In a statement issued on February 2, 2024 Rwanda’s ministry of foreign affairs noted that the Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) defends Rwanda’s borders from threats and […]
