Girls in South Africa Get Free HPV Jabs. Boys Don't. Find Out Why They Should
Bhekisisa
From throat and anal cancers to reduced fertility, the human papillomavirus poses serious risks to men that go largely undetected and unvaccinated. South Africa vaccinates girls,… Read more »
2027 - 'What Makes Beninese Workers Better Than Oyo Youths?' - - PDP Guber Aspirant
Vanguard
A Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Mogaji Kayode Ogunshola, has blamed the growing dependence on artisans from Benin and Togo on the lack of… Read more »
How Child Soldiers in Sudan Become Influencers on TikTok
DW
Some Sudanese child soldiers have social media accounts are celebrated by millions of followers. Psychologists and other experts warn this is a dangerous trend. Read more »
As War Displaces Millions in DR Congo, New Schools Offer Children Hope Beyond Violence
UN News
Ten-year-old Shadrac Anyazaka does not hesitate when asked about his future. "After finishing my studies, I would like to become President of the Republic one day," he tells… Read more »
Beyond the Numbers - Teenage Pregnancy in Mbire and the National Crisis Beyond the Statistics
263Chat
At 15 years old, Tariro* should still be in Form Two. Read more »
Digital Skills Empower Women, Youth Businesses in Kikuube
Nile Post
Women entrepreneurs and young business owners in Kikuube District are increasingly turning to digital record keeping to improve business management, strengthen accountability and… Read more »
Zambia Scraps Bail for Sex Crimes Suspects
DW
Zambia's amended law on sexual offences now requires suspects to remain in custody until their cases are concluded in court. The move has been welcomed by the public, though some… Read more »
Centenary Bank, Nsambya Babies Home Launch Fourth Edition of Charity Walk to Support Vulnerable Children
Nile Post
Centenary Bank together with the Child Welfare and Adoption Society, has launched the fourth edition of the Nsambya Babies Home Charity Walk, scheduled to take place on July,25,… Read more »
Minors Marry Selves Off With N3,000 in Bauchi
Vanguard
Young girls and boys in Bauchi metropolis were caught engaging in "illegal" marriage arrangements with one another, who are ostensibly below the adult age of 18 years, with just… Read more »
14m Nigerian Children in Orphanages - Oyediji, Asohon President
Vanguard
The National President, Association of Orphanages and Home operators in Nigeria (ASOHON), Dr. Gabriel Oyediji has lamented that no fewer than 14 million children are in motherless… Read more »
14m Children Living Without Parental Care in Nigeria - Association
Leadership
The Association of Orphanages and Home Operators in Nigeria (ASOHON) yesterday disclosed that 14 million children are currently living in orphanages and motherless homes across the… Read more »
Young Impact Associates Graduates to Drive Evidence-Based Development
New Times
The Young Impact Associates (YIA) Programme graduated its second cohort on May 8 at Mövenpick Hotel Kigali, adding to a growing pipeline of young professionals trained to… Read more »
Economic Inequality Harming Children's Wellbeing in World's Wealthiest Countries - Unicef
Unicef
Children living in countries with highest levels of inequality 1.7 times more likely to be overweight than those living in most equal countries Read more »
UNDP, CRBC Launch Youth Jobs Programme Targeting 1,000 Graduates in Kenya
Capital FM
1,000 youths are set to benefit from training and job placements in the private sector following a partnership between the United Nations Development Programme and China Road and… Read more »
Ecowas Parliament Adopts Resolution Banishing Children From Streets
Premium Times
The ECOWAS Parliament noted that "street children, who are usually exposed to the gravest human rights abuses, are among the most neglected groups in the society." Read more »
