War and unrest affect everyone, but children suffer the most. They are the most vulnerable members of society because they depend on adults for protection, […]
Category: African Child
Sudan Crisis Forces Children to Flee Alone as Violence Spreads
Aid officials say more children are arriving each day at a refugee camp after fleeing the Sudanese city of el-Fasher in recent weeks, separated from […]
UNICEF Raises Alarm Over Fresh Threat of Polio Comeback in Children
At a media briefing today in Kaduna, UNICEF issued a serious warning as part of the #PolioStopsWithME campaign, stressing that the final phase of polio […]
EU Policies Leaving Vulnerable Sudanese Children in Traffickers’ Hands
International NGO Save the Children warns that the EU’s tougher border rules are forcing unaccompanied minors into the grip of traffickers. He left Sudan more […]
Aisha Abdi: The Somali Girl Who Fought for Education
Aisha Abdi, a 13-year-old girl from Somalia, is a remarkable example of how children can change the world. Growing up in a region affected by […]
Sudan Conflict: Hundreds of Children Arrive in Tawila Alone After RSF Takeover
At least 400 children have reached the town of Tawila in western Darfur without their parents after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized El-Fasher, a […]
NIGERIA: Kogi Vigilantes Stop Armed Kidnapping of Schoolchildren
In Kogi State, a local vigilante group successfully stopped an attempted raid on Kiri High School on Monday, preventing armed men from abducting students. The […]
Mali Turns to Tech to Save Local Languages in Classrooms
After adopting a new constitution in 2023, Mali now recognises 13 official languages. French may no longer be on that list, but the language of […]
The Inspiring Journey of Sarah Njoroge: The Kenyan Girl Bringing Books to Every Child
Children often dream of changing the world someday, but Sarah Njoroge, a 10-year-old girl from Kenya, chose to start now. Growing up in a small […]
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Urgent Action to End Kidnapping of Children In Nigeria
Deep concern has swept through the Vatican as Pope Leo XIV reacted to the recent wave of kidnappings targeting Catholic priests, Christians, and schoolchildren in […]