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…