African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Prime Africa Editorial Desk – The unfolding crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is more than a regional confrontation—it is a stark reminder of how a single maritime corridor can shape the fate of the global economy. What was once a dependable artery for nearly a fifth of the world’s oil and LNG has, in a […]
Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has triggered widespread diplomatic concern following a series of controversial statements directed at Turkey, including a demand for $1 billion and an unusual personal request tied to marriage. In posts published on the social media platform X, Gen. Kainerugaba — who is also the son […]
NAIROBI, KENYA — As the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran enters a volatile new phase in 2026, the geopolitical tremors are being felt thousands of miles away in East Africa. While the world’s attention has remained fixed on the Persian Gulf, a recent intelligence alert from the Israeli Embassy in Nairobi has […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — Serious questions remain unanswered following reports from Iranian authorities that more than 150 schoolgirls were killed during a joint U.S.–Israel strike on a military installation in southern Iran on Saturday, February 28. According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, the airstrike — reportedly aimed at a nearby military base — struck a local girls’ […]
Iranian state-run television has confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed early Saturday at his office in Tehran. He was 86. The broadcasts announced that the Islamic Republic will observe 40 days of national mourning following the death of the long-serving leader, who had ruled Iran since 1989. Hours before […]
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States has begun what he described as “major combat operations” against Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in Middle East tensions and raising fears of a wider regional conflict. In a video message shared on Truth Social, Trump said the strikes are aimed at destroying Iran’s missile […]
U.S. officials confirm President Trump has ordered airstrikes on multiple sites inside Venezuela, including military facilities, according to CBS News. Explosions were reported overnight in and around Caracas, with residents describing loud blasts, aircraft overhead, and power outages near key installations. Venezuela’s government is calling it an act of military aggression and has moved to […]
Caracas, Venezuela — Venezuela’s capital was shaken by a series of explosions on Saturday, as residents reported loud blasts, aircraft activity over the city, and widespread power outages across several neighbourhoods. Local witnesses said at least seven explosions were heard in different parts of Caracas, triggering panic among residents. Authorities have not yet provided a […]
Summary U.S.-Australia rare earths deal aims to counter China’s supply control U.S. and Australia to invest $1 billion each in mining projects Trump backs AUKUS submarine deal despite prior review Trump tells Ambassador Rudd, a former PM: ‘I don’t like you either’ U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a […]
In a major diplomatic shift, U.S. President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order lifting broad American sanctions on Syria — a move officials say is aimed at reintegrating the war-torn country into the global financial system. While the move signals a softening of the United States’ stance on Syria’s economic isolation, the White […]
