The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has voiced strong concern over the recent kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in Kebbi […]
Category: African Child
NIGERIA: Armed Men Kidnap Schoolchildren and Staff in Niger State
Another heartbreaking wave of school kidnappings has struck Nigeria, as armed men stormed a Catholic boarding school and took away both students and staff in […]
Kokouvi Agbo: The Young African Who Changed His Community
Children may be young, but their courage and creativity can make a lasting impact. Kokouvi Agbo from Togo is a perfect example of a child […]
NIGERIA: Fresh School Abductions Rock Niger State as Another Mass Kidnapping Unfolds
Nigeria is once again grappling with a disturbing surge in school kidnappings after gunmen stormed St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, early Friday, […]
Nigerian Bishop Warns Nation “No Longer Safe for Children” After Abduction of 25 Girls
Nigeria’s Catholic Bishop of Kontagora, Yohana Dauwa Bulus, has voiced deep concern over the safety of children following the November 17 kidnapping of 25 students […]
NIGERIA: Kwara Shuts Schools as Fresh Security Threats Spread Across Multiple LGAs
Authorities in Nigeria’s Kwara State have ordered the closure of all schools in Ifelodun, Ekiti, Irepodun, Isin, and Oke Ero after receiving new reports of […]
African Children Rising: Stories of Young Stars Who Inspired a Continent
Across Africa, many children have risen from humble beginnings to touch the world with their talent, passion, and determination. Their stories remind us that greatness […]
African Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Protect Children
During a regional children’s summit in Gaborone, Botswana on 17 November, leaders from countries including Namibia, Zambia, and Mozambique came together to pledge stronger action […]
International Students Day: Inspiring African Children Through Education
Today, on International Students Day, the world celebrates the power of education and the courage of students everywhere. While the day focuses on higher education, […]
Kelvin Doe: The African Child Who Powered His Community
Kelvin Doe, from Sierra Leone, is a remarkable child inventor whose creativity and determination captured the world’s attention. Born in 1996 in Freetown, Kelvin grew […]