November 25
Niger: Nigeriens Endorse Corporal Punishment, Offer Mixed Assessments of Child Well-Being
Afrobarometer
Poor citizens are less likely to say help for vulnerable children is available in their community. Read more »
November 24
Namibia: 45% of Children Sexually, Emotionally Abused - Survey
Namibian
Almost 40% of Namibian girls and 45% of boys have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional violence during childhood, a survey says. Read more »
November 22
South Sudan: Over 2 Million Children in South Sudan At Risk of Acute Malnutrition
VOA
The international community warns that as many as 2 million children and 1 million pregnant or lactating mothers in South Sudan are facing acute malnutrition. Poor access to safe… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Increased Food Insecurity, Higher Child Stunting - Report
Leadership
The report of new research that tracked Nigerian households to understand their resilience over time--conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics with support from the World… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Thousands of Children Face Escalating Violence and Exploitation Amid Intensifying Conflict
UN
Children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remain deeply impacted by conflict, facing an increase in grave violations, according to the latest report by the UN… Read more »
South Africa: Promise Mabilo's Child Has Asthma. She Is Fighting for Cleaner Air in Mpumalanga
GroundUp
"Living in Emalahleni is like living in a closed bottle. It's difficult to breathe." Read more »
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Gig Economy Takes Center Stage at Africa Celebrates 2024 Event
Mastercard Foundation
During a panel discussion at the event, it was stated that regulatory sandboxes should be designed to help gig platforms thrive. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Come, Continue Your Father's Legacy in Lagos - Middle Belt Group Tells Seyi Tinubu
Vanguard
The Lagos branch of the Middle Belt youths has endorsed Seyi Tinubu, urging him to take over as governor of Lagos State in 2027 to continue building on the Bola Tinubu structure… Read more »
November 21
South Africa: Early Childhood Development Groups Picket for Increased Funding
GroundUp
They want the per-child daily subsidy increased from R17 to R23 Read more »
Uganda: Unicef Urges Global Commitment to Children's Rights for a Better Future
Nile Post
In a statement, the organization highlighted the enduring significance of the CRC as a "touchstone for governments, the UN, businesses, and civil society" in shaping policies and… Read more »
Nigeria: Only 3 Out of 21 LGAs in Anambra Open Defecation-Free, Says Unicef
Vanguard
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has disclosed that only three out of the 21 local government areas (LGAs) in Anambra State are free from open defecation. Read more »
South Africa: President Appoints Interim Board for National Youth Development Agency
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed interim board members for the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) with effect from 1 December 2024 until a new board is appointed. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ministry Renews Commitment to Safeguard Children's Rights · Nation Celebrates Int'l Children's Day
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is keen to take necessary measures to ensure the rights and interests of children to foster productive citizens having patriotic sentiments, Ministry of Women and Social… Read more »
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Ethiopia: Dereja, in Partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Skills and the Mastercard Foundation, to Host the 5th National Career Expo, Connecting Over 30,000 Recent Graduates
Mastercard Foundation
Dereja, in partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Skills (MOLS) and the Mastercard Foundation, will host the 5th National Career Expo on November 6 - 7, 2024, at Millennium… Read more »
Nigeria: Charting the Course - Reducing Neonatal and Under-5 Mortality By 50% in Ekiti State [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
In this week's feature, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, Commissioner for Health and Human Services in Ekiti State, reflects on his four-year tenure transforming the state's health sector.… Read more »
Liberia: Unicef Urges Liberia to Prioritize Children's Voices, Rights
Liberian Observer
As Liberia joined the world in celebrating World Children's Day, UNICEF Representative Andy Brooks issued a heartfelt call to action, urging all stakeholders to prioritize the… Read more »
November 20
Ghana: Dec.7 Elections Is About Your Future ...Mahama Tells Youth
Ghanaian Times
The Presidential candidate of the NDC, John Dramani Mahama, has entreated the youth in the country to consider next month's elections as one that has implications for their future. Read more »
Africa: Children Face Unprecedented Challenges By 2050, UNICEF Report Warns
UN News
The future of childhood 'hangs in the balance' as three major global forces reshape children's lives, according to UN Children's Fund UNICEF's flagship report released on World… Read more »
Africa: Future of Children in 2050 Will Be Shaped Through Global Trends
IPS
The future of childhood will be fundamentally shaped by the interventions taken in the present that can determine how children's rights are protected amid compounding issues. As a… Read more »
Africa: Embedding Education Into Climate Finance Will Deliver Desired Learning, Climate Action Outcomes
IPS
Education is under threat as multiple crises push children out of school and into harms way. COP29 Baku could break historical barriers that hold back education from playing a… Read more »
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Kenya: Transforming Kenya's Digital Economy - New Toolkit Offers Policy Roadmap to Reform the Gig Economy and Impact Millions of Workers
Mastercard Foundation
A groundbreaking new toolkit, developed in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, eMobilis Technology Institute, and Africa Practice, offers a comprehensive roadmap to… Read more »
Gambia: Unicef Lauds Gambia's Progress in Maternal and Child Health
The Point
The UNICEF Country rep has spoken highly of the gains made by The Gambia in ensuring that every child both in the country not only survive but thrives. However, she hastened to add… Read more »
Nigeria: World Children's Day - Bauchi, Gombe Children Advocate Free Education
Premium Times
Nigerian children joined their peers across the globe to mark World Children's Day 2024 Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Children Suffer Poverty More Than Adults - Govt
Vanguard
The Federal Government says Nigerian children suffer poverty more than adults and are likely to be deprived of all 10 of the multi-dimensional poverty indicators. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Lifts Ban, to Post Corps Members to Banks, Others
Daily Trust
The federal government has lifted previous restrictions on National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) postings, enabling corps members to serve in banks, government agencies and private… Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Calls for Increased Funding to Strengthen Child Justice in Kenya
Capital FM
Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged government stakeholders and development partners to increase funding for Kenya's justice systems to enhance the country's capacity to… Read more »
Namibia: Boy Dies of Suspected Snake Bite
Namibian
A boy (4) has died of a suspected snake bite at Otumue village near Uis. Read more »
Ghana: Youth Urged to Take Advantage of Booming Beauty and Makeup Industry
Ghanaian Times
The global beauty, makeup and wellness industry is worth over $700 billion in 2024 and estimated to increase further in subsequent years. Read more »
