Africa: Children Call on Leaders to Put Them First in Climate Action #AfricaClimateHope

"We do not want adults to feel sorry for us. We want to be included in finding solutions," said Phillipa Cride Dole, a young climate activist and child advocate from Sierra Leone. Read more »

Africa: We Want More Than Just Empty Promises - African Youth Climate Assembly

Young people across Africa are calling for more than just empty promises from global leaders on climate change. Read more »

Uganda: Mainstream Early Childhood Development for Deaf learners in Uganda

In September, the Uganda National Association of the Deaf (UNAD), an organization for Deaf people by Deaf people, will celebrate their Golden 50 lJubilee . Unfortunately,… Read more »

Africa: Aya Chebbi, First Ever AU Youth Envoy Speaks on the State of Youth Activism and Leadership in Africa

Ahead of International Youth Day, AllAfrica's Nontobeko Mlambo spoke to Aya Chebbi to and shed light on the state of youth leadership and activism in Africa. Chebbi is the founder… Read more »

Africa: Zimbabwean Activist Namatai Kwekweza on Youth Activism and Engagement in Peace Processes in Africa

Ahead of this year's International Youth Day, AllAfrica's Nontobeko Mlambo spoke to Namatai Kwekweza, founder and Director of WELEAD Trust. Kwekweza is the Kofi Atta Annan NextGen… Read more »

South Africa: South African Province Introduces Midnight Alcohol Curfew to Tackle GBV

Liquor purchases after midnight will soon be prohibited in Limpopo as a curfew will be implemented as a result of new liquor rules that the province is adopting, The Citizen… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Youth - A Beacon of Hope Amid Ongoing Conflict #WD2023

Somalia's youth are facing a crisis. Read more »

Africa: One Woman's Roar Against Sexual Violence in African Schools #WD2023

In the fight against sexual violence against children in Africa, one name stands out: Kanga Rasi. Read more »

Africa: How Empowering Girls and Women Can Change the Future of Africa

Women's empowerment is like a pebble dropped in a pond. The ripples it creates spread far and wide, benefiting everyone in society. Read more »

Senegal: Khadija Seck, author – "Alima and the Magical Balafon will help children in the diaspora discover their country of origin."

It's the holidays, a good time to learn about our heritage! Khadija Seck wants to seize this opportunity to help children from the African diaspora get in touch with their… Read more »

South Africa: Cape Town Mother Gets 25 Years for Selling Naked Pics of Daughter - South African News Briefs - June 9, 2023

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Africa: Open Parly Promotes Youth Participation in Parliament

Youth engagement in government and participation in community development activities can be beneficial for both the community and youth development as young people can bring… Read more »

Africa: Millions of Women Starving as They Eat Least and Eat Last #AfricaClimateCrisis

On International Women's Day, Human Rights Watch (HRW) hosted a Twitter Space meeting looking at the impact of food scarcity on women. Eating Last and Eating Least: The Food Crisis… Read more »

Africa: Unicef Sounds Alarm Over Children's Plight in War-Torn Sahel Region

Africans are facing some of the greatest challenges of our time. Food insecurity, resulting from flooding and drought, along with conflict, the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic,… Read more »

South Africa: Growing Food and Building Resilience in Cape Town's Underserved Communities #AfricaClimateHope

How do we make sure people don't go hungry while also building community, urban biodiversity and using what some consider waste? One way to do it is to make sure that urban… Read more »

South Africa: Food Crisis Looms as Farmers Buckle Under Power Cuts - South African News Briefs - March 2, 2023

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South Africa: Consumer Price Index Down But Food Prices Still Rocket - South African News Briefs - February 15, 2023

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South Africa: Mounting Energy Crisis Turns Fatal for Farmworkers - South African News Briefs - January 23, 2023

Civil Society Groups Call for Protest Action as Energy Crisis Escalates Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Health Dept Aims to Stem Measles Outbreak - South African News Briefs - January 20, 2023

Gauteng Health Dept Target 95% Measles Vaccination Rate Among Children Read more »

Kenya: Outcry at Govt Plan to Abolish Boarding Schools

The move by government to abolish boarding school in primary continues to spark mixed reactions in the country, with some Kenyans welcoming the move saying that it… Read more »

South Africa: Green Hydrogen Summit Opens in Cape Town - South African News Briefs - November 29. 2022

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Africa: While A Historic Deal Was Made, There is Still Much Left To Do #AfricaClimateHope

After two weeks of intense negotiations, a historic deal on loss, and damage was struck, but there is still much left to do. Sadly, nations failed to commit to taking some of the… Read more »

South Africa: Interest Rates Skyrocket to 7% - South African News Briefs - November 24, 2022

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Africa: What's on the Agenda for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit?

Invitations for African leaders to convene in world capitals have become regular features on the diplomatic calendar. The France-Africa Summit, an annual event since 1973, and… Read more »

Africa: Climate Briefs - Impose Climate Tax On Fossil Fuel Giants, Media Groups Urge #AfricaClimateCrisis

UNICEF Announces New Child-Centered Climate Initiative to Prevent Disasters Read more »