November 13
Uganda: Pneumonia Still a Leading Cause of Child Death Below Five Years
Nile Post
Pneumonia remains one of the leading causes of death among children under five in Uganda, despite being largely preventable. Read more »
Uganda: Women and Youth Leading the Green Energy Transformation
Nile Post
The green energy landscape is undergoing a transformative shift through the Green Energy for Women and Youth Resilience in Uganda project. Read more »
Gambia: Women and Society - Gambian Mother Shares Experience Raising an Autistic Son Amid Misconceptions
The Point
Sirreh Saho, a devoted Gambian mother, shares the challenges and joys of raising her son, who has autism spectrum disorder, in a society where autism awareness is scarce. Read more »
November 12
South Sudan: Alarming Spike in Admissions of Children With Malaria At Aweil State Hospital
MSF
An alarming number of children suffering from severe malaria have been admitted to Aweil state hospital, where Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) runs the paediatric and… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Govt Offers $25,000 Bounty for Wanted Nigerian Man Over Child's Murder
Premium Times
The issue began in April 2017 in Providence, Rhodes Island, where he lived, when police officers found his son in a dying condition, bleeding from the mouth and nose. Read more »
Africa: New Surveys of Children Highlight Education Challenges Across Eastern and Southern Africa
Unicef
Ahead of World Children's Day 2024, data from multiple countries reveal children's awareness of their rights, but significant barriers to education persist Read more »
Nigeria: US Adds Nigerian Man to '15 Most Wanted' List for Child Murder - Offers $25,000 Reward
Vanguard
A Nigerian man sought by Rhode Island authorities on charges of murder, serious bodily harm to a child, and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution has been added to the U.S. Marshals… Read more »
Rwanda: World Pneumonia Day - Rwanda Ramps Up Fight Against Leading Child Health Threat
New Times
As World Pneumonia Day is marked globally, statistics emphasise the high toll of pneumonia in Rwanda, particularly on young children. Read more »
Africa: Time Is Now for Youths to Take Charge of Africa, Says Rugunda
Nile Post
Former Prime Minister, Dr.Ruhakana Rugunda has said the time is ripe for youths to charge of the affairs of the African continent. Read more »
Africa: Air Pollution and Pneumonia Scorecard
Stop Pneumonia
Air pollution is the leading risk factor for 2.2 million annual deaths from pneumonia, responsible for an estimated 30% (651,200) of all pneumonia deaths in 2021 according to the… Read more »
Africa: Pneumonia - The Silent Killer
Stop Pneumonia
Pneumonia is the single biggest infectious killer of adults and children – claiming the lives of 2.2 million, including 502,000 children under five, in 2021 according to… Read more »
November 11
Africa: America's Glass Ceiling Remains, But the Path for Women Leaders is Clearer Than Ever [guest column]
allAfrica
This election didn't make Kamala Harris America's first female president, but what her campaign achieved reaches far beyond the vote count. As the former president of Liberia and… Read more »
South Africa: Blame for Deaths of Children From Spaza Shop Food Lies Squarely With Government
Daily Maverick
The loss of lives is a damning indictment of the government's repeated failures to implement adequate food safety regulations and enforce existing standards. Read more »
Uganda: Youths Arrested Over Museveni's Unfulfilled Pledges in Kibuku Released
Nile Post
A group of 18 youth leaders from Bukedi sub-region who were recently arrested and detained at Kibuku Central Police Station after staging a demonstration over an unfulfilled… Read more »
Namibia: Ex-Swapo Youth Leader Shipwiikineni Endorses Itula for President, Criticises Swapo Leadership
Namibian
Swapo member Reinhold Shipwiikineni has endorsed Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) presidential candidate Panduleni Itula. Read more »
Malawi: Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Youth Empowerment At National Youth Summit
Nyasa Times
In a powerful reaffirmation of the government's commitment to empowering Malawi's youth, Minister of Youth and Sports, Uchiz Mkandawire, has emphasized the central role that young… Read more »
Nigeria: Rescue Our Children, Parents of Stranded Zamfara Students in Cyprus Beg Governor Lawal
Daily Trust
Parents of Zamfara State students studying at Cyprus International University under a government scholarship are pleading with Governor Dauda Lawal to address the hardships their… Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa Launches Audacious Project to Keep Children Learning During Flood Break
This Day
In line with the vision of the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri to make Bayelsa a model for basic education reform and transformation, the Ministry of Education and… Read more »
Nigeria: The Minors - A Reflection of Decay in Society
This Day
When voices rise in waves of protest, deeper wounds are laid bare--truths woven into our laws and ethics, waiting to be unearthed. In Nigeria, one such moment emerged in the… Read more »
Uganda: Kitagwenda Health Officials Rally to Combat Teenage Pregnancy Crisis
Nile Post
Health officials are hopeful that by increasing community involvement and resources for adolescent health services, Kitagwenda can reverse the trend. Read more »
Uganda: Church of Uganda Launches Focus Month for Children
Nile Post
Church of Uganda has declared November 2024 as Focus Month for Children, with a special emphasis on children with special needs, under the theme "Transformed minds - loving and… Read more »
Uganda: Government Urged to Ease Guidelines On Adopting Children
Nile Post
Adoptive parents and advocates have called upon government to ease the stringent adoption regulations that they say are preventing many vulnerable children from finding homes. Read more »
Uganda: The Credit Crisis - Why Youth Entrepreneurs in Uganda Are Stuck At the Starting Line
Nile Post
In Uganda, youth entrepreneurship is seen as a powerful tool for economic growth. Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Demands Urgent Action On Crime Prevention Among Minors
Daily Trust
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has advocated urgent and comprehensive action against increasing cases of crimes involving minors, saying their involvement in… Read more »
Nigeria: Junior Chamber Recommits to Quality Leadership Culture Among Youth
Leadership
Junior Chamber International (JCI), Aso, has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering quality leadership among young Nigerians to drive sustainable economic growth. Read more »
