[Nile Post] This initiative is part of the country's broader National HIV Combination Prevention Strategy, which aims to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.

[Premium Times] Alongside videos, several screenshots emerged online, showing South Africans ordering Bolt rides in Nigeria from their own country purely to cause frustration and financial loss for Nigerian drivers.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Millions of Ethiopians from all over the nation turned out in the early morning today to smash their own planting record by planting 600 million seedlings today.

Despite having stellar grades which landed him the Public Service Commission scholarship, Ashish Kumar decided to go into «early retirement» as soon as he could. According to his LinkedIn profile, the 32-year-old has a law degree from the University of Cambridge and held posts in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Communications and Information during his six-year scholarship bond before quitting in February this year. A part-time debate coach at Raffles Institution now, Kumar said he limits his expenses to just $2,500 a month while living off his savings, investment returns and the money from his part-time work, reported Tabla on Thursday (Aug 22). Part of his income also goes towards paying his parents a sum equivalent to the rent for the room he occupies. «I think of it as getting out of the system and taking back control,» he said. «It's very possible to live cheap in Singapore, especially when you take cars and housing out of the equation.»

The Democratic presidential nominee said she would “always stand up for Israel’s right to defend itself,” but also directly addressed the suffering in Gaza.

Harris errs on Trump’s Social Security record and twists a Trump quote on Russia.

This week, The Washington Post's Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin and James Hohmann sit down just after the conclusion of Vice President Kamala Harris's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. The crew discusses the vibes of the convention, how different it felt from the July Republican National Convention, and the policies Democrats put at the heart of their 2024 campaign. Then, the team goes through their favorite moments of the week. Plus, were Democrats more effective than Republicans at harnessing the power of influencers and social media? The Washington Post Universe's Carmella Boykin and Joseph Ferguson join the show to discuss what's going on in the DNC's «influencer lounges» and beyond.

[Premium Times] The government said the health conditions are worsened by the adoption of unhealthy lifestyles among the people such as tobacco use, alcohol consumption, poor diets, and physical inactivity.

[savethechildren_uk] Port Sudan -- Escalation in violence in Sennar's state capital Sinja on 29 June triggered widespread fighting which has displaced about 725,000 people, over half of whom are estimated to be children, according to data from International Organization for Migration's Displacement Tracking Matrix (IOM DTM).[1]

[Premium Times] «They have been in custody since 2020 and have truly learnt their lessons,» the #EndSars protesters' lawyer said.

Dozens of students attending the Exchange All-Age School in St Ann once again enjoyed a back-to-school treat put on by philanthropist Ian Clough recently. The event is in its eighth year at the school. Several students were given tablets while...

Residents of Higgin Town in South East St Ann will spend less on back-to-school expenses this year, after councillor for the Claremont division, Kaydian Harty, hosted a free back-to-school medical in the community last Friday. “This is the first...

The journey to success for Detective Corporal Damoy Douglas of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is a testament to the reward that comes from hard work and dedication. One of 39 Jamaicans who recently received the 2024 Governor General’s...

WESTERN BUREAU: The low-key treatment of the 300th anniversary of the establishment of Hanover as a parish is not sitting well with several business owners there, who are now seeking an explanation for why the year-long celebration, which should...

Calls are being made by defence lawyers for the authorities to move swiftly to put plans in place for accused persons in custody or prison to have access to the exhibits from the prosecution, which are being disclosed electronically. They have...

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has condemned the execution of four youths in Somalia's Puntland state last week, asserting that the individuals were minors at the time of their alleged crimes.

Somalia’s ambassador to Kenya Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle sees Thailand as a new option for his compatriots to come for medical service as Thailand provides high-quality services at affordable prices and is Muslim-friendly.

The state investigation into a proposed housing development for Somali-American families in Lakeville can move forward with some limitations, a judge ruled on Thursday, ordering developers to hand over more information about the project.

They are not interested in a ceasefire, the head of the Kharkov Region's civil-military administration Vitaly Ganchev said

The retaliation will be tough, Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said

It is noted that the incident «did not go beyond security limits and requirements»

Anatoly Antonov emphasized that Moscow was not the one to sever bilateral ties

Modi arrived in the Ukrainian capital after wrapping up his visit to Poland

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is investigating an incident where a group of Chinese tourists were allegedly left behind by a bus driver from a local travel agency last Friday (Aug 16). A nearly two-minute-long video circulating online shows tourists from the tour group accusing the driver of insulting them and hitting one of them with the bus door. The tourist who posted the clip claimed the driver was unhappy they did not buy the souvenirs he was selling and allegedly abandoned them along Race Course Road in Little India. In response to queries from Shin Min Daily News, a STB spokesperson stressed that all registered travel agents must fulfil their obligations. "STB will not tolerate any behaviour that disrespects or puts tourists at risk and will not hesitate to take necessary actions against operators who engage in poor tourism practices. The spokesperson added that the safety and well-being of all travellers remains their top priority.

A total of 16 individuals aged between 30 and 67 are being investigated for their suspected involvement in illegal online gambling activities, the police said in a press release on Thursday (Aug 22). The suspects, consisting 11 men and five women, were arrested in a joint operation by the Criminal Investigation Department, Ang Mo Kio Police Division and Police Intelligence Department conducted from Aug 21 to Aug 22. During the operation, simultaneous raids were conducted in the vicinity of Serangoon North Avenue 4 and several other locations across Singapore. In video footage shared with media, officers in plainclothes can be seen staging in a corridor before using a battering ram to force entry through a doorway. Officers then enter the property before the video ends. Over $48,000 in cash as well as computers and other items related to gambling were seized by police as case exhibits.

Jermaine Jenas is facing fresh claims of 'inappropriate behaviour' after he was suddenly sacked from the BBC over allegedly sending 'unsolicited' texts to members of staff.

Kamala Harris gives a speech to formally accept the Democratic nomination on the final day of the convention in Chicago.

The vice president cast herself as an avatar of America’s middle class and an avenue to usher the country away from the abrasive style of politics embraced by Republican nominee Donald Trump.

The damning verdict comes in a poll for the Mail, which finds that a majority think the Prime Minister should have squared up to militant rail barons - even if it meant more strikes.

A Treasury-compiled snapshot of independent economic forecasts showed that experts are becoming increasingly optimistic about the outlook for this year.

Before she was the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan rented the three-bedroom house in Toronto for at least two years where she played host to her boyfriend Prince Harry.

His 'Make Noise for Ukraine' campaign has been launched despite Kyiv remaining desperately short of military equipment in its war with Russia.

UK Work visas given to main applicants dropped by 11 per cent, while foreign student numbers dropped 13 per cent year-on-year.

Kamala Harris on Thursday accepted the Democratic presidential nomination, telling a roaring crowd of supporters that she would chart «a new way forward.» «On behalf of the people, on behalf of every American, regardless of party, race, gender or the language your grandmother speaks... I accept your nomination,» the vice president said. Acknowledging that not all people listening were supporters, Harris said the November election against Donald Trump is «a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism and divisive battles of the past, a chance to chart a new way forward -- not as members of any one party or faction, but as Americans.» «I will be a president who unites us around our highest aspirations,» she said. «The future is always worth fighting for. And that's the fight we are in right now. A fight for America's future.» © Agence France-Presse