African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Bondo, Kenya – Sunday, October 19, 2025 — President William Ruto on Sunday made a bold political prediction, saying the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party will form or be part of the next government if it remains united. Speaking during the burial service of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – Thousands of mourners on Friday thronged Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium to attend the state funeral of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, one of Africa’s most enduring political figures. Waving national flags and holding portraits of the late leader, many wore T-shirts emblazoned with his image as they gathered to pay […]
The Kenya Airways flight carrying the body of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga to Nairobi on Thursday morning became the world’s most tracked plane on Flightradar24, as millions of Kenyans and admirers across the globe followed the repatriation of the iconic statesman. Soon after its 6:30 p.m. take-off from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) […]
Former Kenyan Prime Minister and veteran opposition leader Raila Amolo Odinga, a towering Pan-African statesman and lifelong champion of democracy, has died at the age of 80. Odinga passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, while undergoing treatment at the Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Hospital and Research Centre in Koothattukulam, Kerala, India. According to family and […]
MOMBASA, Kenya – With just weeks to go before the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) marks its 20th anniversary, internal cracks are threatening to derail the celebrations and unsettle the party’s standing ahead of the 2027 general election. The long-standing opposition party, known for its charismatic leadership and strong grassroots following, is facing a fierce internal […]
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has announced the death of George Oduor, his long-time personal aide and bodyguard, after a brief illness on Tuesday evening in Nairobi. Odinga expressed profound sadness over Oduor’s death in a heartfelt statement, describing him as a steadfast and professional companion who had been a member of his family since […]
ADDIS ABABA, Feb 15 (Prime Africa) – African leaders chose Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf to chair the African Union commission on Saturday at a summit dominated by fears of the Congo war widening into a regional conflict, the country’s finance minister said. In a post on the X platform Djibouti’s economy and finance […]
With just a few hours to the election to pick the new African Union Commission (AUC)) chairperson, regional leaders have already arrived in Addis Ababa, including President William Ruto who flew out on Thursday. The race is to succeed Moussa Faki from Chad whose term has come to an end. The new office holder will […]
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, […]
