African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
In his latest State of the Union address, Donald Trump declared a “turnaround for the ages,” portraying his second term as a period of national recovery and renewed strength ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The address drew sharp partisan reactions, with Republicans applauding repeatedly while Democrats remained seated, some visibly dissenting. However, a closer […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Global financial markets were rocked Tuesday after gold surged to a fresh record and the US dollar weakened, as escalating tensions between US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell heightened fears over the independence of the world’s most influential central bank. Investors fled US assets amid growing concern that […]
The Trump administration has announced it will end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali immigrants, affecting about 2,500 people nationwide, including several hundred in Minnesota. The decision means Somali TPS holders will lose their legal status and work authorisation by March 17, making them eligible for deportation. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said conditions in […]
Tehran — Protests across Iran are escalating, raising fears of increased violence, mass arrests, and injuries as security forces tighten their grip on major cities. Authorities have imposed sweeping security measures, including road closures, disruptions to public transportation, and widespread restrictions on mobile, landline, and national internet networks. The Iranian government has significantly curtailed access […]
The United States has expressed dissatisfaction with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group’s reported withdrawal from the strategic town of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), amid continued reports of clashes in surrounding areas. A senior US official told Reuters that while some M23 fighters have left Uvira, Washington does not believe the withdrawal […]
Washington, D.C. — Former United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a significant expansion of the US travel ban, barring nationals from seven additional countries — including Syria — as well as holders of Palestinian Authority passports from entering the United States. In a proclamation issued by the White House, Trump said the move […]
Washington D.C., United States – The leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Rwanda have signed a historic peace agreement aimed at ending decades of conflict in the eastern region of DR Congo, even as fresh fighting continues to displace civilians back home. The deal was signed at a high-level summit convened […]
The Government of Kenya has suffered a major setback after the United States cancelled funding for the development of a Ksh7.76 billion Geographic Information System (GIS) platform designed to manage urban transport data and ease Nairobi’s growing traffic congestion. The revelation is contained in the National Treasury’s Energy, Infrastructure, and ICT Sector Working Group Report […]
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for $1bn over an edited documentary clip that has triggered a public relations storm within the broadcaster and led to the resignation of two senior executives. Trump’s legal team issued a letter to the public broadcaster demanding a full retraction of what it described […]
South Africa has downplayed criticism from United States President Donald Trump, who suggested the country should no longer be part of the G20. The remarks come just weeks before Johannesburg is set to host leaders from the world’s major economies for the annual summit. Speaking to the BBC, presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said South Africa […]
