October 22
Zimbabwe: Model Wants Boy Child Recognised
The Herald
Victoria Falls model, Future Nyoni, who is set to represent Zimbabwe in Sierra Leone at the Mr Africa International pageant running from December 12-24, has called for the… Read more »
October 21
Africa: Education and Gender Equality - Focus On Girls Isn't Fair and Isn't Enough - Global Study [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
For the past two decades, investing in girls' schooling has been hailed as a cornerstone of promoting gender equality in sub-Saharan Africa. Between 2016 and 2018 the World Bank… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Makes Significant Strides in HIV but Males 15 and Older in KZN Urged to Circumcise
Right to Care
While the recent study by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) revealed that people living with HIV in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has dropped from 1.99 million in… Read more »
Nigeria: Catalysing Positive Social Change Through Youth Engagement
This Day
The third annual 'Youths Pray for Nigeria, YPFN, Conference united thousands of young people in Lagos, fostering meaningful dialogue, excellence, and innovation. Esther Oluku, who… Read more »
October 20
South Africa: DA Calls for Urgent Action As Over 100,000 Child Rape Cases Reported in Six Years [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is sounding the alarm on South Africa's escalating child rape crisis, revealing shocking statistics that highlight a systemic failure to protect… Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Launches Revised National Service Authority
Ghana Presidency
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has in a move representing a significant milestone in our nation's journey towards empowering our youth inaugurated the… Read more »
October 19
South Sudan: South Sudan Works to Reintegrate Young Mothers Back Into School
VOA
South Sudan is making significant strides in addressing the gender gap in education by reintegrating teenage mothers into schools, experts say. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Ensuring Nigeria's FP2030 Pledge Lives Up to Its Promise - Making the Case for Sustained Funding' [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Family Planning (FP) has long been recognised as one of the cornerstones of public health, offering benefits for maternal health, gender equality, and the overall well-being of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Man Flees After Allegedly Abusing 2 Children in Lagos
Vanguard
A man, Kadiri Yusuf, is on the run after allegedly beating and injuring his two children aged 11 and 13 in the Agege area of the state. Read more »
October 18
Africa: If Your Child Is Watching TV and Playing Online Games, You Should Do It With Them - Here's Why [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Young children spend a lot of time using screens: watching television, playing on touchscreen apps, or Facetiming with grandparents. In fact, research on global screen time… Read more »
October 17
Zimbabwe: Overcoming Mental Health Challenges in Zimbabwe
MSF
Under the scorching sun in Epworth, a suburb of Harare, 20-year-old Peter Chimntanda reaches out to young people facing mental health challenges, sharing information about the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Receives Malaria Vaccines Ahead of Roll-Out
GAVI
In a historic step toward combating malaria in Nigeria, the first-ever malaria vaccines have been delivered to the Government of Nigeria, thanks to efforts by Gavi, the Vaccine… Read more »
Southern Africa: Regional Children's Day Celebrations Preps Pace Up
The Herald
Cabinet has received and approved an update report on the preparations for the hosting of the 2024 Regional World Children's Day Celebrations. Read more »
Africa: To Shape Africa's Pharma Future, Empower a Youthful Workforce to Lead the Way
New Times
As Africa grapples with the dual challenges of achieving health security and fortifying its health systems, recent health crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic, the Mpox outbreak,… Read more »
Uganda: Vice President, First Lady Lead Seventh Regional Youth Life Skills Summit in Teso
Nile Post
The summit, under the theme, "My Life, My Future," aimed to equip students from the Teso sub-region with critical life skills and empower them to make informed decisions about… Read more »
Nigeria: Parents of 2-Year-Old Boy Killed By NDLEA Demand N2bn
Leadership
The parents of a two-year-old boy, Ivan Omhonria, who was shot dead and killed with his brother, Eromonsele, shot in the eye by operatives of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement… Read more »
Rwanda: Comedian Kibonge Opens Up On His Secret Battle With Childhood Illness
New Times
Emmanuel Mugisha, better known by his stage name Clapton Kibonge, is a multitalented comedian with a career spanning over a decade in the industry. Read more »
Uganda: Authorities in Iganga Worried Over Increasing Rate Boy Child Dropouts
Nile Post
Issues such as absenteeism, high failure rates, and economic pressures, including boys working in sugarcane plantations to support their families, have contributed to the problem. Read more »
Uganda: Idi Uganda Injects Shs72m in Early Childhood Centres
Nile Post
The centres, located at Bukusu and Bukulube Primary Schools in Nawanyago Sub-county, were established to promote nursery education in the region. Read more »
October 16
Africa: Meals for Schoolchildren - How to Combat Child Hunger in Africa [interview]
Africa Renewal
Wawira Njiru says school feeding is essential for strengthening human capital and developing the future workforce. Read more »
October 15
Africa: Unicef Seeks $165 Million for Therapeutic Food to Combat 'Silent Killer'
UN News
Nearly two million children suffering from severe wasting are at risk of death due to funding shortages for life-saving Ready-to-use-Therapeutic-Food (RUTF) to treat the condition,… Read more »
Africa: African Youth Encouraged to Champion Food Sovereignty
Ethiopian Herald
The Ministry of Planning and Development (MoPD) emphasized the need for African youth to work collaboratively in driving food sovereignty and promoting agro-ecological advancement… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Child Abuse - Bad Mother or Psychogenic Parenting?
The Herald
A horrific video depicting the perpetration of epic violence by a young mother has been circulating on social media platforms over the past few days. Read more »
October 10
Africa: It is possible to end violence against children, and it makes economic sense - UN Report [document]
UN
Levels of violence against children worldwide are at an all-time high and are on the rise, according to a UN report released today, which emphasizes that by working together,… Read more »
