July 11
Eritrea: Vocational Training for 93 Youth in Fanko
Shabait
Vocational training, in collaboration with the office of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students and health and education institutions, has been provided to 93 youth in… Read more »
July 10
Nigeria: Unicef Delivers 12,400 Cartoons of Therapeutic Foods to Malnourished Children in Jigawa
Premium Times
The RUTF is expected to treat 14,000 children with wasting - a condition where a child is too thin for his or her height. Read more »
July 09
Africa: Why Young Africans Are Endorsing Military Interventions - Ford Foundation President
Premium Times
The President of Found Foundation, Darren Walker, said the majority of young people in Africa endorse military interventions if democratically elected leaders fail to deliver on… Read more »
July 08
Kenya: Ruto Faced Kenyan Youths in Rare X Space Meeting
Daily Trust
President William Ruto of Kenya found himself confronting Kenyan youth in a rare gathering at X Space, where he fielded unfiltered questions about shortcomings and controversies… Read more »
July 07
Nigeria: Davido Airs Frustration Over Child Custody Battle
Accra Times
Nigerian superstar, Davido, has outrightly claimed to leave his first child, Imade Aurora, in the custody of her mother, Sophia Momodu, for good. Read more »
July 06
Sierra Leone: Activists Hail Sierra Leone Child Marriage Ban, Urge Action On FGM
RFI
Sierra Leone this week adopted a landmark law banning child marriage, a move heralded by rights groups and foreign partners but leaving some activists demanding more action to end… Read more »
July 05
Kenya: Young People, the Chance of a Lifetime Awaits You, Charlene Ruto Says Ahead of X-Space Engagement With President
Capital FM
First daughter Charlene Ruto has urged the youth to take advantage of the X-Space conversation with President William Ruto set for today afternoon. Read more »
Eritrea: Youth Organizations Week in Southern Region
Shabait
The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students in the Southern Region organized Youth Organizations Week from 29 June to 2 July under the theme "Awareness Our Weapon - Our… Read more »
Rwanda: Are Rwandan Youth Ready to Answer the Call of Duty?
New Times
President Paul Kagame delivered a heartfelt speech on Liberation Day, particularly inviting the youth to step up to the plate, telling them "we are counting on you, the liberation… Read more »
Ethiopia: From Garage Menial Work to Entrepreneurship of Brand Luxury Automobile
Ethiopian Herald
The Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) is becoming a fertile ground of innovations, technological inventions and skills development in Ethiopia. The development of… Read more »
July 04
Kenya: President Ruto to Host First X-Space Conversation With Kenyan Youths
Capital FM
President William Ruto is set to host his first-ever X-Space conversation with Kenyans, particularly targeting Gen Z youths who led protests against the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Mozambique: Authorities Concerned At Child Marriage in Cabo Delgado
AIM
Cases of child marriage, which are related to high levels of poverty and Islamist terrorism in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado, increased by 10 per cent in 2023… Read more »
South Africa: The Myriad Challenges of South Africa's Youngest Cabinet Minister, Siviwe Gwarube [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Eastern Cape-born Siviwe Gwarube is the country's youngest Cabinet minister. 'It's high time young South Africans start to see themselves represented in the people that lead them,'… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Come Forward If You Have a Child for Mohbad', - Late Singer's Dad Appeals
Premium Times
"It will be a thing of joy for me to see my grandchild, and I will be happy knowing Mohbad died and left behind a child." Read more »
July 03
Zambia: Child Marriage, HIV and Hunger On the Rise for Women and Girls
UNFPA
"They don't have any food, and the teenagers can become vulnerable," said nurse Suvannah Sinakaaba, in the village of Hakankula in Zambia's Monze District. "HIV rates are quite… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone: Historic Bill to End Child Marriage Passed - Sustained Efforts to Raise Community Awareness Must Now Follow [press release]
AI London
Reacting to the signing into law of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2024 on 2 July by President Julius Maada Bio, Samira Daoud, Amnesty International Regional Director for… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Historic Bill to End Child Marriage Passed - Sustained Efforts to Raise Community Awareness Must Now Follow [press release]
AI London
Reacting to the signing into law of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2024 on 2 July by President Julius Maada Bio, Samira Daoud, Amnesty International Regional Director for… Read more »
Africa: What Can You Do If You Think Your Teen Already Has Unhealthy Social Media Habits? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Many parents are worried about how much their children use social media and what content they might encounter while using it. Read more »
Namibia: Namibian First Lady Bears Witness to Sierra Leone Ban On Child Marriage
Namibian
Namibian first lady Sustjie Mbumba was among the invited guests that witnessed Siera Leone president Julius Maada Bio sign the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act into law this week. Read more »
Uganda: Frank Gashumba Has Only One Child, Contrary to the Grapevine [interview]
Observer
Like corporate offices you see in movies, FRANK GASHUMBA'S is no different; the burgundy theme wallpaper is delectable to the eye, not to mention the very hospitable receptionist… Read more »
Nigeria: When Hope Dies - Case of 6 Jss3 Boys Who Drowned
Daily Trust
On June 25, six young boys died horribly in Kaduna State. They drowned in Mbang River while returning home after sitting for the West African Junior School Examination. Their death… Read more »
Nigeria: How Youth Activism Can Inspire Nigeria's Climate Success
Daily Trust
In 2018, the world's attention was drawn to an audacious climate change campaign by a concerned individual in Sweden. Undaunted in her desire for a safer world for the future,… Read more »
Nigeria: Caring Hearts Heritage Initiative Brings Education, Hope to Underprivileged Children
This Day
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July 02
Central African Republic: 10 Years of Crises - the Forgotten Children of the Central African Republic
Unicef
This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Representative in the Central African Republic Meritxell Relaño Arana--to whom quoted text may be attributed-- at today's press… Read more »
Namibia: Swapo to Use TikTok in Campaign to Charm Gen Z
Namibian
Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the party will use social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Twitter (X) and YouTube, as part of its campaign to… Read more »