Nigeria's High Unemployment Rate Among Youth
Millions of Nigerian youths are currently unemployed and most them don't possess a university degree. read more »
Dealing With Child Soldiers in Chad
Until recently, children were being used by both the army and Sudanese and Chadian armed groups. Thousands have been recruited as the Darfur conflict in Sudan has engulfed eastern Chad. read more »
Growing Liberia's Economy Through Job Creation
A six month program for unemployed youth will provide vocational training and economic empowerment programs in Liberia. read more »
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Scores of people were injured at a protest planned by the opposition party, Democratic Alliance, in support of a youth wage subsidy. Read more »
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While hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by fighting, several have also been subject to human rights violations, says Amnesty International. Read more »
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Senegalese singer Baaba Maal has appealed for international aid and called on the government to come up with a quick response plan to the unfolding hunger situation. Read more »
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Youth inclusion into the country's broader social and economic agenda can have a significant impact on development and prosperity, says the World Bank. Read more »
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Armed convoy: The government has been urged to prosecute the top-ranking LRA commander who was captured in an ambush by Ugandan troops. Read more »
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Fast rising artist, Davido, has collaborated with Konvict Music boss and multi-talented Senegalese singer Akon, on the remix of his popular song 'Dami Duro' Read more »
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The One Laptop Per Child project is looking forward to acquiring 100,000 more laptops in a bid to ensure that all the schools benefit from the programme. Read more »
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The International Criminal Court is hoping that the new arrest warrants for rebel leaders allegedly responsible for war crimes will contribute to establishing peace and security in ... Read more »
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Scores of children suffering from the mysterious nodding disease syndrome have developed severe mental retardation and cannot go back to school to continue with education says a ... Read more »
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Former youth league leader, Julius Malema, claims he will gain a leadership role in the ANC despite his expulsion from the organisation. Read more »















