Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (R) and Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi announced on Monday that their nations have agreed that Russia will stop recruiting people from Kenya to serve in its military in its war in Ukraine, which follows a report indicating that more than 1,000 people have been duped into service on the
Duplo, a Nigerian business-to-business payment platform that digitises payment flows, has secured both the Systems Integrator (SI) and Access Point Provider (APP) licences from the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), the country’s tax authority. The dual licences allow Duplo to help businesses generate NRS-compliant electronic invoices, automatically transmit them to the tax authority, and settle payments
Parents of young children face a lot of fears about developmental milestones, from infancy through adulthood. The number of months it takes a baby to learn to talk or walk is often used as a benchmark for wellness, or an indicator of additional...
As part of International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) core capacities, the Ministry of Health Tanzania is intensifying efforts to strengthen infection prevention and control (IPC) through the nationwide implementation of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) surveillance in health facilities. From 10–18 March 2026, the Ministry is conducting a Point Prevalence Survey on Surgical Site Infections (SSI)
Songwe – For years, communities in Songwe Region in western Tanzania have faced recurring outbreaks of infectious diseases such as cholera, measles, and Mpox. Delays in paper-based reporting systems often meant that health authorities learned about outbreaks only after they had already spread. Now, a new electronic surveillance system is helping change that. Through the
Nigeria international Olisa Ndah is still waiting to make his first appearance for Stellenbosch FC, more than a month after joining the South African club, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old defender moved to the team in February, but the Super Eagles star has not been able to play yet because he is still waiting for his
Every meaningful destination requires direction, preparation, and the right decisions at the right time. In any developing society, the greatest asset is not its natural resources, but the untapped potential of its youth. Yet, many people have great dreams, but they struggle because they do not understand how to convert potential into results. Some are
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have clashed over alleged plot to destabilise the opposition and make President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the sole presidential candidate for the 2027 poll. The ADC in a statement on Monday by Bolaji Abdullahi, its national publicity secretary, alleged that some powerful figures within
EnterpriseNGR has intensified efforts to reposition Nigeria’s insurance industry as a key driver of economic growth. The advocacy organisation did this at the ‘Insurance Sector Transformation Consultative Forum 2026’ which was held in Lagos. Senior policymakers, regulators and industry leaders examined the structural barriers limiting the growth of the insurance industry and developed strategies for
A twin explosion has been reported in the Borno State capital, Maiduguri, Monday evening. While the exact locations are yet to be ascertained, reports say the explosions were in the metropolis. Related News Three explosions rock Maiduguri, many feared dead, others wounded Naira holds gains as rising oil prices support FX market Nigeria’s headline inflation
Gloria Iroegbunam is the company secretary and general manager, legal, at Lekoil Nigeria Ltd, an Africa-focused indigenous oil and gas player working to advance the frontiers of energy security in Nigeria. In this exclusive interview, the legal practitioner, who has been with the company for over 13 years, shares insights on the evolving regulatory landscape
Semi Ajayi, Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi of Nigeria and Samuel Moutoussamy and Chancel Mbemba of Dr Congo during the Playoffs. Photo by Shengolpixs Copyright: xKarpushevxIMAGO FIFA has published an interview with head coach Sébastien Desabre that strongly suggests DR Congo are firmly recognised as Africa’s representative in the inter-confederation play-off tournament for the 2026
1 of 3 | Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (R) and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton walk in the Chicago Pride Parade in 2023. Stratton is running for Senate. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo March 16 (UPI) -- Illinois will have busy primary elections Tuesday as voters select a candidate to replace retiring U.S.
Busuma, Burundi—Burundi is facing a growing humanitarian emergency as thousands of people fleeing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo continue to cross the border, placing increasing strain on health services and infrastructure in refugee-hosting communities. Since late 2025, more than 100 000 people have arrived in Burundi, most of them women and children