August 25
Nigeria: Ajaga Movie's Cringe-Worthy Tale of Child Abuse
This Day
Asimple plot. Crisp cinematography. A multi-layered thematic preoccupation leads the viewer into the story in 'Ajaga' (Yoke), produced by Adenike Odubawo, the lead character in the… Read more »
August 24
Nigeria: Gesp - Yabatech Partners Unicef, Inaugurates ICT Training Programme for 5,250 Young Women
This Day
Yaba College of Technology, in collaboration with UNICEF and other partners, yesterday inaugurated the Girls' Education and Skills Partnership (GESP) Programme to equip 5,250 girls… Read more »
August 23
Somalia: UNICEF Statement on Execution of Four Youths in Puntland State, Somalia
Unicef
UNICEF notes with deep regret the execution of four young people in the Somali state of Puntland this past weekend for offences committed as children when they were under the… Read more »
Sudan: North Darfur - 'Children Dying As RSF Block Aid'
Dabanga
In the heart of Zamzam camp, near El Fasher, North Darfur's capital, Maryam Abdallah, a displaced resident, endured the horror of watching her infant starve to death. Her family,… Read more »
South Africa: Youth Is a Strategic Resource Essential for Moving the Country Forward
SAnews.gov.za
The youth is a strategic resource and an intellectual reservoir of ideas essential for moving the country forward, says the Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Minister,… Read more »
South Africa: Researchers Raise Alarm About Access to Child Support Grant
GroundUp
Poverty rates are rising but fewer babies are getting the grant, a UCT study finds Read more »
Nigeria: Unicef Partners Media to Raise Awareness On Children's Challenges in Taraba, Adamawa, Others
Vanguard
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Nigeria: EU, Netherlands Youth Advisory Councils Advocate Digital Empowerment for Young Nigerians
Vanguard
The EU Youth Sounding Board (EU-YSB), a youth advisory body of the European Union in Nigeria, and the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of the Netherlands Consulate in Lagos, on… Read more »
August 22
Nigeria: Nigerians Lament Government's Poor Performance On Child Welfare, Say Vulnerable Children Can't Get Help
Afrobarometer
Majority of citizens endorse the use of corporal punishment, but opposition is growing. Read more »
Nigeria: Youths Protest Killing of Sokoto Monarch By Bandits
Leadership
There is palpable tension across Sabon Birnin local government area of Sokoto State on Thursday as youths of Gatawa community trooped out to protest the gruesome murder of their… Read more »
Africa: Bridging the Gap - How Self-Awareness Can Unleash Youth Potential
IPS
Imagine a world where every young person has the tools they need to succeed, regardless of their age, area of residence, ethnicity, college name, or the title on their resume. It's… Read more »
Nigeria: Youth Leaders Demand Revamp of Public Infrastructure in Niger Delta, Seek Fairness
This Day
Ethnic nationalities in the Niger Delta have demanded the revamping of key public infrastructure in the region, urging the government to take decisive steps in ensuring that the… Read more »
August 21
Zimbabwe: Man Jailed 20 Years for Raping Five-Year-Old Niece
The Herald
A 39-year-old man from Chiweshe has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for raping his five-year-old niece. Read more »
Nigeria: Supplements Meant for Malnourished Children Being Diverted, Sold in Sokoto - Unicef
Premium Times
The UNICEF official said most of Sokoto State's key indicators, such as antenatal care, immunisation, and mortality rates, portrayed very poor performance. Read more »
Algeria: Candidate Aouchiche Pledges to Create Right Conditions for Young People to Invest, Innovate
Algerie Presse Service
Socialist Forces Front candidate for the presidential election of September 7th, Youcef Aouchiche, at a meeting in Constantine on Tuesday, committed to provide the appropriate… Read more »
Nigeria: Ajegunle City Youth Marathon Set for Nov 30
Daily Trust
The organizers of the inaugural Ajegunle City Youth Marathon have scheduled the 10km race for November 30, with over 1000 runners expected to participate and a prize pool of N20… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dutch Call-Up for Mparaganda
The Herald
Zimbabwean teenager Matthew Mparaganda has received a call-up to the Netherlands youth football squad. Read more »
Rwanda: With All Our Efforts, All Children Can Attain ECD Education
New Times
The National Child Development Agency (NCDA) and partners have just concluded the ECD (Early Childhood Development) Conference 2024 under the theme "Nurturing tomorrow: Advancing… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan-Canadian Author Reconnects Children With Cultural Roots in New Book Series
New Times
Dorvlo, a Rwandan-Canadian with a deep love for cultural heritage, has embarked on a mission to reconnect children with their roots through her debut children's book series, "The… Read more »
August 20
West Africa: On Nigeria's Immunisation Level
Leadership
Recent statistics reveal that the national coverage for full vaccination (all first-year antigens) among children 12-23 months in Nigeria is 35.6 per cent, with sharp regional… Read more »
Nigeria: Accounting for Every Child - Nigeria Moves to Digitalise Birth Registration
Leadership
One of the reasons why Nigeria still record zero dose children was due to the fact that they are not included in the data base of the country, stakeholders have averred. Read more »
Liberia: Hundreds of Drug-Addicted Youths Complete Rehabilitation
New Dawn
Hundreds of drug-addicted youths in Monrovia are preparing for reintegration into society after completion of rehabilitation. Read more »
Mauritius: VPM Dookun-Luchoomun Highlights the Necessity for the Youth to Grow With Good Values
Government of Mauritius
It is imperative for our youth to grow with a notion of the importance of peace and leadership as this will contribute to creating a more jovial and inclusive society for them in… Read more »
Rwanda: Celebration of International Youth Day
New Times
On August 17, François Xavier Bagnoud (FXB Rwanda) joined the youth of Nyanza District in celebrating International Youth Day (IYD). The theme of the day was "From Clicks to… Read more »
Nigeria: Al-Habibiyyah Hosts 80 Teenagers On Entrepreneurship in Abuja
Daily Trust
The Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society has organised a holiday camp workshop for over 80 teenagers to inculcate moral values and develop their entrepreneurial skills. Read more »