The heartbreaking death of a baby girl, believed to be a victim of female genital mutilation (FGM), has brought up widespread anger in the Gambia. […]
Category: African Child
Kwara, UNICEF Join Forces to Tackle Child Malnutrition Crisis
The Kwara State government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has confirmed its commitment to improving efforts to fight child malnutrition and […]
Uganda Faces Education Strain as Refugee Numbers Surge Toward 2 Million
Uganda, Africa’s largest host of refugees, is edging toward a humanitarian crisis as the refugee population approaches 2 million. With more than half being children, […]
Radio Lessons Bring Education Back to DR Congo’s Children
In South Kivu province, DR Congo, children are participating in a special radio learning session supported by UNICEF in order to support their learning. The […]
Nigerian State (Jigawa) Trains 600 Women to Tackle Child Malnutrition with Local Therapeutic Food
In a major step to fight malnutrition, the Jigawa State Government has empowered 600 women with skills to produce locally made Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) […]
Cholera Looms Over 80,000 Children as Rains Hit West and Central Africa
As heavy rains sweep across West and Central Africa, nearly 80,000 children are now at serious risk of cholera. The growing danger of cholera outbreaks […]