International Day of the African Child has been celebrated on June 16 every year since1991, when it was first initiated by the Organization of African Unity, now the African Union. ... Read more »
Police services have called on the public to refrain from spreading false information following rumours on social media. Read more »
Concerted global efforts have averted 1.2 million new HIV infections among children in 21 priority countries since 2009, says UNAids and PEPFAR. Read more »
A group of activists have started a 16 day campaign against President Robert Mugabe's 'misrule' that has led to a deteriorating socio-economic situation. Read more »
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Des van Rooyen has said approximately 101 initiates lost their lives during the 2015 winter and summer initiation seasons. Read more »
The parents have signed declaration forms authorising the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to take over guardianship of their daughters. Read more »
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that his administration will ensure that they have access to good and affordable education, irrespective of their social backgrounds.The ... Read more »
The High Court has declared that children born to unmarried parents will have the name of their father added to their birth certificates. Read more »
What if infectious diseases could no longer wreak havoc on poor communities? What if women and girls everywhere were empowered to transform their lives? What if all children - ... Read more »
This comes two days after the rescue of the first girl and her four-month-old baby. Read more »
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