May 16
Congo-Kinshasa: As War Displaces Millions in DR Congo, New Schools Offer Children Hope Beyond Violence
UN News
Ten-year-old Shadrac Anyazaka does not hesitate when asked about his future. "After finishing my studies, I would like to become President of the Republic one day," he tells… Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: 2027 - 'What Makes Beninese Workers Better Than Oyo Youths?' - - PDP Guber Aspirant
Vanguard
A Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Mogaji Kayode Ogunshola, has blamed the growing dependence on artisans from Benin and Togo on the lack of… Read more »
Nigeria: 14m Children Living Without Parental Care in Nigeria - Association
Leadership
The Association of Orphanages and Home Operators in Nigeria (ASOHON) yesterday disclosed that 14 million children are currently living in orphanages and motherless homes across the… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Parliament Adopts Resolution Banishing Children From Streets
Premium Times
The ECOWAS Parliament noted that "street children, who are usually exposed to the gravest human rights abuses, are among the most neglected groups in the society." Read more »
May 14
South Africa: Girls in South Africa Get Free HPV Jabs. Boys Don't. Find Out Why They Should
Bhekisisa
From throat and anal cancers to reduced fertility, the human papillomavirus poses serious risks to men that go largely undetected and unvaccinated. South Africa vaccinates girls,… Read more »
Angola: Over 126,000 Children to Be Vaccinated Against Polio in Bengo Province
ANGOP
Over 126,000 children under the age of 5 are expected to be immunized in the 2nd round of the polio vaccination campaign, taking place from the 22nd to the 24th of the current… Read more »
Nigeria: 14m Nigerian Children in Orphanages - Oyediji, Asohon President
Vanguard
The National President, Association of Orphanages and Home operators in Nigeria (ASOHON), Dr. Gabriel Oyediji has lamented that no fewer than 14 million children are in motherless… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Launches Initiative to Tackle Child Identity, Healthcare Gaps
Premium Times
The programme was launched by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) as part of efforts to strengthen child identity systems and human capital development across the country Read more »
Zimbabwe: Beyond the Numbers - Teenage Pregnancy in Mbire and the National Crisis Beyond the Statistics
263Chat
At 15 years old, Tariro* should still be in Form Two. Read more »
Uganda: Digital Skills Empower Women, Youth Businesses in Kikuube
Nile Post
Women entrepreneurs and young business owners in Kikuube District are increasingly turning to digital record keeping to improve business management, strengthen accountability and… Read more »
Uganda: Centenary Bank, Nsambya Babies Home Launch Fourth Edition of Charity Walk to Support Vulnerable Children
Nile Post
Centenary Bank together with the Child Welfare and Adoption Society, has launched the fourth edition of the Nsambya Babies Home Charity Walk, scheduled to take place on July,25,… Read more »
Nigeria: Minors Marry Selves Off With N3,000 in Bauchi
Vanguard
Young girls and boys in Bauchi metropolis were caught engaging in "illegal" marriage arrangements with one another, who are ostensibly below the adult age of 18 years, with just… Read more »
May 13
Africa: 100 Million African Children Are Not in School. What's Driving the Trend and How to Reverse It [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Many countries across Africa have embraced universal basic education policies in recent decades. But recent data has revealed that more than 100 million children and adolescents… Read more »
Tanzania: Better-Designed Homes Could Cut Three Major Child Diseases By Up to 44% - Tanzania Trial [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia are preventable childhood diseases that are major causes of death in young children. They're transmitted largely in and around the home, where… Read more »
Liberia: AFA, Waves for Change Graduate Dozens of Vulnerable Youths in Surf Therapy Program in Harper
Liberian Investigator
More than forty disadvantaged young people over the weekend graduated from a surfing therapy and empowerment program organized through a collaboration between Arise From Ashes and… Read more »
May 12
Somalia: The Iran War Is Costing Children's Lives in Somalia
IPS
When war erupted in the Middle East in late February, the most visible consequences were playing out in the Persian Gulf, with smoke rising from Dubai's Jebel Ali port and shipping… Read more »
Africa: Rachel Ruto Leads African Call for Protection of Children in AI-Driven Digital World At Africa Forward Summit
Capital FM
First Ladies from across Africa have issued a strong call for collective action to protect children in digital spaces amid the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Jobberman, Partners, Other Stakeholders Champion Collaborative Action for Youth, Women's Employment in Nigeria
This Day
Leaders and stakeholders across the private sector, government, civil society, and development organisations at the inaugural Partners' Convening hosted by Jobberman Nigeria have… Read more »
Namibia: Tvet Inter Games Concluded in Gobabis
New Era
The TVET Inter Games 2026 hosted by Gobabis Vocational Training Centre (VTC) at the Legare Stadium, concluded last week in Gobabis. Read more »
Rwanda: Young Impact Associates Graduates to Drive Evidence-Based Development
New Times
The Young Impact Associates (YIA) Programme graduated its second cohort on May 8 at Mövenpick Hotel Kigali, adding to a growing pipeline of young professionals trained to… Read more »
May 11
Africa: Economic Inequality Harming Children's Wellbeing in World's Wealthiest Countries - Unicef
Unicef
Children living in countries with highest levels of inequality 1.7 times more likely to be overweight than those living in most equal countries Read more »
Namibia: Broken Children Grow Into Broken Adults - Geingos
Namibian
One Economy Foundation founder and executive chairperson Monica Geingos says unresolved childhood trauma and mental health challenges continue to fuel gender-based violence (GBV)… Read more »
Ethiopia: First Addis International Early Childhood Conference Opens, Spotlighting Child Dev't
ENA
The first Addis International Early Childhood Conference has officially opened in Addis Ababa, bringing together policymakers, development partners, and experts to shape the future… Read more »
Sudan: 'New Drone Attacks Exponential Threat to Children' - UNICEF Sudan Rep
Dabanga
The renewed drone attacks in Blue Nile, Khartoum, and other parts of Sudan pose an exponential threat to children. "This escalation is hindering our ability to deliver services and… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Kano Central Youths Endorse Abdulsalam Abdulkarim Zaura for APC Senate Ticket
Vanguard
Youths from across the 15 local government areas of Kano Central Senatorial District have expressed strong support for Abdulsalam Abdulkarim Zaura, popularly known as AA Zaura, as… Read more »
