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 […]
Category: Children’s rights
UNICEF Raises Alarm as Millions of Children Slip Deeper Into Poverty
A new UNICEF analysis reveals that over 400 million children worldwide are living in poverty, missing out on at least two essential needs such as […]
EU Targets Senior Sudanese RSF Leader for Brutal Attacks on Children and Families
The European Union has rolled out fresh sanctions on a senior figure in Sudan’s powerful paramilitary force, accusing him of “serious and ongoing atrocities” committed […]
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 […]
WHO aims to vaccinate 40,000 children in Gaza
A fresh window of hope opened for families in Gaza as the World Health Organization (WHO) announced plans to immunize more than 40,000 children against […]
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 […]
Nigerian Schoolgirl Escapes After Mass Abduction in Kebbi
One of 25 schoolgirls kidnapped from a dormitory in northwestern Nigeria’s Kebbi state has managed to escape and return home, the school principal told The […]
Children’s Health: Protecting the Future Generation
Children are the most vulnerable members of society, and their health is crucial for a brighter future. Across Africa and the world, millions of children […]