Government Defends Lowering Contraceptive Age
The Ministry of Health is defending its proposal to lower the age of consent for contraceptive use from 18 to…
Author: Aisha Adedunmola
Over 200 Entrepreneurs Honored at YouthConnekt Awards
A total of 260 young entrepreneurs were recognized on Feb. 18 at the 2024 YouthConnekt Awards, an initiative aimed at…
Sudan Seeks to Strengthen Diplomatic Ties with Iran
Sudan’s foreign minister met Monday with his Iranian counterpart in Tehran to strengthen diplomatic ties between the two countries. Ali…
Uganda Declares Ebola Outbreak Contained as Last Patients Discharged
Uganda discharged its last eight Ebola patients on Tuesday, marking a significant step toward containing an outbreak declared last month,…
Nsanzabaganwa Concludes Term as AU Commission Deputy Chief
Monique Nsanzabaganwa, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), completed her four-year mandate on Feb. 17 and received a…
Rwanda Reintroduces VAT on Hybrid Vehicles to Promote Electric Mobility
Rwanda has reintroduced value-added tax (VAT) on hybrid vehicles in an effort to encourage the transition to pure electric mobility,…
FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Makes Stop in Egypt Ahead of June Tournament
The FIFA Club World Cup trophy has made a stop in Cairo, Egypt, as part of its global tour ahead…
Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Wins African Union Commission Chair Race
Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Youssouf has been elected as the new chairperson of the African Union Commission, defeating former Kenyan…
Egypt, Jordan Seek to Counter Trump’s Gaza Displacement Plan
Egypt’s president welcomed Jordan’s crown prince Sunday in Cairo as the two countries work on a plan to rebuild Gaza…
Uganda’s Kiplimo Shatters Men’s Half-Marathon World Record in Barcelona
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo set a men’s half-marathon world record Sunday, becoming the first runner to break the 57-minute mark. The…
Neymar Scores First Goal Since Return to Santos After Yearlong Injury Absence
Neymar scored his first goal for Santos since returning to Brazil, converting a penalty in the 14th minute of a…
Former Mauritian Prime Minister Released on Bail After Money Laundering Arrest
Former Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth was released on bail after his arrest Sunday on money laundering charges, officials said.…
South Africa’s HIV patients fear losing treatment due to U.S. aid freeze
At a rural village in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, 19-year-old Nozuko Majola worries whether she can afford the one-hour ride…
Nsanzuwera Leads Rwanda Open Heading Into Final Round
Rwandan golfer Celestine Nsanzuwera leads the 2025 Rwanda Open as the tournament enters its final day. Ahead of Saturday’s final…
WHO Allocates Additional $2 Million for Uganda’s Ebola Response
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released an additional $2 million to support Uganda’s efforts in combating the ongoing Ebola…
Shell Faces Trial Over Alleged Oil Pollution in Nigeria
Shell appeared in court Tuesday over allegations that oil pollution from its operations in Nigeria has deprived thousands of residents…
Federal Appeals Court Upholds R. Kelly’s 30-Year Prison Sentence
A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld R. Kelly’s convictions for racketeering and sex trafficking, along with his 30-year prison…
African Union Leaders Push for Reparations at Addis Ababa Summit
African Union leaders gathered in Addis Ababa are renewing calls for reparations for slavery and colonialism, despite resistance from former…
Qatar Approves Visa Waiver for Rwandan Passport Holders
Qatar has approved a draft agreement allowing Rwandan ordinary passport holders to enter the country without a visa, expanding a…
Guardiola Accepts Blame for Manchester City’s Champions League Loss to Real Madrid
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola accepted responsibility for his team’s 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League…