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, […]
Category: Education
Female Gorillas Reunite with Long-Lost Friends, New Rwandan Study Reveals
New findings from Rwanda shows that the bonds formed between female mountain gorillas are more significant and stronger than previously believed. The study shows that […]
Experts Urge Parents to See Beyond Tantrums and Observe Early Signs of Mental Health Issues in Children
Mental health professionals specialising in child and adolescent care are cautioning parents against brushing off their children’s tantrums as simple acts of defiance or attention […]
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 […]
UNICEF Raises Alarm Over Harsh Realities Facing Nigerian Children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has voiced serious concern over the harsh and uncomfortable living conditions faced by millions of children in Nigeria, warning […]
UK Foreign Aid Cuts Hit Children’s Education and Women’s Health Hardest in Africa
Support for children’s education and women’s health in Africa is set to take the biggest hit as the UK government rolls out major foreign aid […]
Somalia celebrates the International Day for Women in Maritime
Somalia, supported by the United Nations, celebrated the International Day for Women in Maritime on Sunday, with an event designed to celebrate women’s role in […]
Tanzanian elected to head WHO Africa, succeeds deceased colleague
Tanzanian elected to head WHO Africa, succeeds deceased colleague Prof. Mohamed Janabi, nominated by Tanzania, has been elected to lead the World Health Organization (WHO) […]