May 17
Somalia: Somali President Urges Youth to Wield Social Media Responsibly
Radio Dalsan
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appealed to the country's youth to use social media platforms wisely and refrain from spreading content that violates societal and… Read more »
South Africa: Safeguarding the Future
SAnews.gov.za
As the country celebrates 30 years of freedom and democracy, the Department of Social Development will launch the country's Child Protection Week on Sunday, 19 May 2024. Read more »
West Africa: Super Nannies Nigeria, Noun Set to Improve Childcare Sector
This Day
Authorities of Super Nannies Nigeria and the National Open University of Nigeria have pledged to further lift the Nation's education sector, especially in transforming the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: President to Preside At Youth Service, Empowerment Launch
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: Woman in the Dock for Ill-Treatment of Stepson
The Herald
A woman who allegedly severely beat her five-year-old stepson with a pair of wooden switches, has appeared in court charged with ill-treatment of a child. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cops Hunt for Child Killer Who Escaped From Hospital
The Herald
Police have launched a manhunt for a man from Epworth in Harare who in January forced his two-year-old child to drink maheu laced with rat poison following a domestic dispute with… Read more »
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Kenya: Tuseme Clubs Impact Story
Mastercard Foundation
What better way to invest in adolescent girls and young women to grow and effectively participate in their society than by giving them a voice? Read more »
Zimbabwe: Youth Foundation of Community With Shared Future for Mankind
The Herald
Close to a decade ago, Zimbabwean youths from diverse backgrounds, including media, civil society, academia and politics were invited to China for a two-legged summit of young… Read more »
May 16
Sudan: A Country of the Displaced -- Startling Figures of the Conflict-Displaced in Sudan
Ayin English
Last year marked the highest level of conflict-related internal displacement ever recorded in the world, with 68.3 million people--with Sudan contributing the highest percentage to… Read more »
Namibia: Chinese Embassy Backs Namibian Youth
Namibian
The Chinese embassy began its support for youth sport in the country with a N$100 000 donation to the China-bound Namibian School Sport Union (NSSU) under-18 football team on… Read more »
Zimbabwe: World Day of the Boy Child Charts Path to a Balanced Future
The Herald
Correspondent Read more »
May 15
Mozambique: Child Soldiers Used in Raid On Cabo Delgado Town
HRW
Islamist Armed Group Deploys Boys as Young as 13 in Attack on Macomia Read more »
Ghana: IDEG Warns Youth Against Political Exploitation
Ghanaian Times
The Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) has cautioned the youth, especially first time voters, to resist exploitation by politicians, particularly during the ongoing voter… Read more »
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Kenya: Connected from Dadaab: Khalif's Heartwarming Digital Story
Mastercard Foundation
The Dadaab refugee complex, home to 218,873 refugees and asylum seekers, is not the obvious location for a story of digital entrepreneurship. Yet Khalif's journey, from being… Read more »
Nigeria: 2 Reverend Sisters Remanded Over Child Adoption
Daily Trust
Two reverend sisters of Roman Catholic Church were on Monday remanded in police custody by the Children, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State over… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Calls for Urgent Action On the Future of Nigerian Boy Child
This Day
The Boy-child Transformation Centre (BTC), a transformational platform that provides positive and permanent shift in the quality of life of the boy child, has appealed to all… Read more »
Nigeria: Heroes Awards - Dufil Commences Search for Exceptional Children
This Day
Dufil Prima Foods Ltd, makers of Indomie Instant Noodles, has launched the 16th edition of its corporate social responsibility initiative, the Indomie Heroes Awards, with a call… Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: Protesters Hit Kaduna Streets, Demand Rescue of Sharibu, Chibok Girls
Vanguard
The Christians Solidarity Worldwide Nigeria (CSW-N), a group, has staged a peaceful protest demanding the release from captivity of Leah Sharibu, Chibok girls and others who were… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Youths Urged to Solidify Zim, Russia Ties
The Herald
Herald Correspondent Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Supported Marriage of 100 Orphans - Niger Speaker
Premium Times
The Niger Speaker denied forcing the girls into marriage. Read more »
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Kenya: Susan Gichobi's Triumph Through Adversity with Ajira Digital
Mastercard Foundation
Program: Ajira Digital Program Location: Kirinyaga, Kenya Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: UNICEF's Ted Chaiban Concludes Visit to Eastern DR Congo
Unicef
UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Humanitarian Action and Supply Operations, Ted Chaiban, concluded a five-day visit to the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where… Read more »
Uganda: Discipline Key to Success, Shadow Sports Minister Tells Young Athletes
Nile Post
The Shadow Minister of Sports and Bukomansimbi South MP Geoffrey Kayemba Ssolo has emphasised the importance of discipline in achieving success, urging young athletes to prioritise… Read more »
May 13
Congo-Kinshasa: Humanitarian Situation Now At a Tipping Point - Unicef Official During Visit
Unicef
UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Humanitarian Action and Supply Operations, Ted Chaiban, concluded a five-day visit to eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where he… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Expresses Commitment to Removing Barriers to Girl-Child Education
Premium Times
Mr Tinubu described education as the cornerstone of national development, saying, "When girls are empowered to pursue their dreams, communities thrive, economies prosper, and… Read more »
Rwanda: Battle Taken to Schools As Govt Records 22,000 Teen Pregnancies
New Times
The government is set to carry out a campaign about sexual reproductive health in schools countrywide after recording 22,055 teen pregnancies in 2023 triggering an increase in… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Launches Education Campaign, Says No Nigerian Child Should Be Excluded From Learning [press release]
Premium Times
"We must continue to create opportunities for all our children to access quality education without leaving anyone behind, particularly the girl child." Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos to Revive Boy Scouts in Schools
Vanguard
The Lagos State Government has declared its readiness to revive and incorporate Boy Scouts in the public school system across the state. Read more »