Across the remote Akuak islands, families rely almost entirely on fishing to survive, spending long hours each day strengthening and repairing the fragile land beneath […]
Category: Family
Congo Conflict Pushes Thousands of Families Into Burundi as Violence Spreads
A growing wave of Congolese civilians is fleeing into neighbouring Burundi as fighting intensifies in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The fresh exodus follows reports […]
Congo’s Expectant Mothers Struggle as Free Maternity Care Disappears Amid Conflict
The maternity ward in eastern Congo had grown tense as Irene Nabudeba sat with her hands on her swollen belly, worried about giving birth in […]
NIGERIA: Outrage as Nine Women Shot Dead During Protest
Fresh accounts from eyewitnesses and Amnesty International reveal that Nigerian Army soldiers opened fire on a group of women demonstrating against the military’s response to […]
Immunization in African Children: A Shield of Protection for a Healthier Future
Immunization remains one of the most powerful tools in safeguarding the health and survival of African children. In a continent where preventable diseases once claimed […]
SOUTH AFRICA: Mass Shooting at Pretoria Bar Claims 12 Lives, Raises Concerns Over Illegal Shebeens
The death toll from Saturday’s shooting at an unlicensed bar near South Africa’s capital Pretoria has climbed to 12 after one victim succumbed to injuries […]
NIGERIA: Hope Fades as Parents Await Rescue of Kidnapped Students
For parents of the schoolchildren abducted by armed men two weeks ago, the wait for any update has been long, painful, and filled with fear, […]
Africa’s Brightest Hope: The Strength and Promise of African Children
African children are the beating heart of the continent. They carry its stories, its struggles, and most importantly, its dreams. With over 40% of Africa’s […]
GUINEA: Children Struggle to Breathe as Toxic Smoke from Conakry Landfill Poses Serious Health Risks
In Conakry’s crowded Dar Es Salam district, locals now describe life as a fight to simply breathe. For years, households living beside the massive municipal […]
Foods Children Should Avoid at an Early Age
Proper nutrition is essential for children’s growth, development, and overall health. While some foods are beneficial, others can be harmful, especially at an early age. […]