Rwanda: Teen Pregnancy Rises to 8 Percent As Experts Warn of Growing Risks

[New Times] Assia Ufitese from Kicukiro District was only 17 when she became pregnant in 2023, forcing her to drop out of secondary school and putting her dreams of higher education on hold. Her story reflects a growing challenge in Rwanda, where teenage pregnancy has risen from 5% in 2020 to 8% in 2025. Source