August 29
Uganda: How Young Political Parties Can Succeed in Uganda's Challenging Environment
Nile Post
By focusing on transparency, accountability, and inclusivity, young parties can differentiate themselves from the older, more established parties that are often seen as out of… Read more »
Sudan: Vital Supplies for Children Held By RSF in Darfur - MSF
Dabanga
International medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), lament that medical and nutritional care in famine-scourged Zamzam camp for internally… Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Gov Tasks Youths On Hard Work, Courage
Daily Trust
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has asked youths in the state to be hardworking, courageous, and embrace technology and empathy in to succeed in life. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parents Hail Show Over New Safety Measures
The Herald
Parents have commended organisers of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show in Harare for implementing tight security measures for children in case they are lost within the surrounds of… Read more »
Uganda: Mayuge Launches Free Skilling Program to Empower Young Dropouts
Nile Post
The Third Deputy Premier, Hajjati Rukia Isanga Nakadama, has launched a free skilling program in Mayuge District aimed at empowering young mothers and fathers who dropped out of… Read more »
August 28
South Africa: Starting a Business After University - Young South African Entrepreneurs Discuss the Highs and Lows [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa's youth unemployment rate, at 45.5% (among those aged between 15 and 34), is worryingly high, even in the context of widespread unemployment across the African… Read more »
Africa: Africa's 'Youthquake' - Huge Numbers of Young People Have No Jobs, the Wrong Skills and Little Hope [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
By 2050, one in every three young people on earth will be of African origin, according to the 2024 International Labour Organisation's (ILO) Global Employment Trends for Youth… Read more »
Uganda: Primary Seven Pupil Electrocuted While Fetching Bamboo Sticks in Moyo District
Nile Post
In a tragic incident in Moyo District, Emmanuel Vusiku, a Primary Seven candidate from Eremi Primary School in Otce Sub-county, was electrocuted by a high-voltage electricity line. Read more »
Ghana: Yea Trains 10,000 Artisans
GhanaToday
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has said the training of the youth under the first phase of the Youth Employment Agency's Skills Training Programme underscores the government's… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Launches Training Program for 20,000+ Tvet Trainers
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia has initiated its first comprehensive training program for over 20,000 trainers to enhance understanding of policies, reforms, and disciplines, the Ministry… Read more »
August 27
Liberia: Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and Family Members On Wednesday
Liberian Investigator
The Supreme Court of Liberia is set to make a critical ruling on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, concerning the fate of former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and three of her family… Read more »
Africa: Children and the Internet - Helping Kids Navigate This Modern Minefield [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The United States' most senior public health official, surgeon-general Vivek Murthy, believes social media platforms should come with warning labels. The United Nations' education,… Read more »
Ghana: More Ghanaian Youth to Acquire Employable Skills - Dr Bawumia Declares As Yea Trains 10,000 Ghanaian Youth
Ghana Presidency
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has described the successful training of thousands of Ghanaian youth under the first phase of the Youth Employment Agency's Skills Training… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai to Launch Street Child Project On Wednesday
FrontPageAfrica
In a significant move to address the growing crisis of street children in Liberia, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is set to officially launch the "Street Child Project," under the… Read more »
Liberia: Catholic Priests Commit to Protecting Minors, Women Against Sexual Abuse
Liberian Observer
Monrovia- Fifty-four priests of the Catholic Archdiocese of Monrovia have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting minors and vulnerable women by signing a compliance form in line… Read more »
Algeria: Diaspora, Local Development and Youth, Main Focus of National Press
Algerie Presse Service
The national community abroad, the convergence of candidates' speeches on some points, including the Algerian diplomacy, local development and youth were the main focus Tuesday of… Read more »
August 26
Africa: African Union, Gavi and Japan Unite to Bolster Health Security and Universal Health Coverage in Africa
GAVI
Leaders of Africa, Japan, and Gavi have committed to deepening collaboration to address Africa's most pressing health priorities At a thematic event of the 2024 Tokyo International… Read more »
Sierra Leone: The Geneva Conventions - 'Rules of War' Saved Me, Says Former Child Soldier
UN News
Seventy-five years since the ratification of the Geneva Conventions, a former child soldier-turned foreign minister of Sierra Leone has urged greater international support for the… Read more »
Uganda: Unicef Uganda Urges Enhanced Breastfeeding Support As Many Mothers Return to Work Early
Nile Post
UNICEF Uganda's call to action is a reminder of the importance of supporting breastfeeding mothers through robust policies Read more »
Nigeria: First Lady, Unicef, NPC Partner On Birth Registration
Vanguard
THE First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, through the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI has partnered with National Population Commission, NPC and United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Five-Year Plan to Halve Child Stunting
New Times
The government is set to implement a comprehensive strategy aimed at reducing child stunting across the country rate to 15 per cent by 2029 from 33 per cent. Read more »
Kenya: NYS to Oversee Youths Recruited Under Climate Works Mtaani
Capital FM
President William Ruto has directed the National Youth Service to oversee the youth recruited under the Climate Works Mtaani initiative for managing Kenya's environmental… Read more »
August 25
Nigeria: Japa - Prof Lumumba to Speak to Youths On Anti-Irregular Migration Summit in Abuja
Vanguard
....As BANC Foundation lunches action plan to tackle surge of irregular migration Read more »
Liberia: Pres. Boakai Delivers On Digital Skills Training for 10,000 Youth Nationwide
Liberian Investigator
Training 10,000 youth in digital skills may have seemed ambitious, but President Boakai's first State of the Union address earlier this year included this proclamation, and indeed,… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Mubende RDC Criticises Local Leaders for Neglecting Talented Youths
Nile Post
The Mubende Assistant Resident District Commissioner, Steven Ssemango Kasozi, criticized Mubende leaders for distancing themselves from promoting and supporting the talents of… Read more »