The wife and son of former Gabonese president Ali Bongo were convicted of embezzling public funds and handed 20-year prison sentences in absentia on Tuesday […]
Author: Silas Chisom
William Kamkwamba: The Child Who Brought Innovation to His Village
William Kamkwamba is a young inventor from Malawi, a small country in southeastern Africa. As a child, he changed not only his village, but also […]
Uganda Disaster: Rescuers Battle Heavy Rains to Find Landslide Victims
Rescue workers are still pulling bodies from the mud and wreckage in Uganda’s Sebei region after days of relentless rainfall in the Elgon highlands triggered […]
Gaza’s Children Caught in the Crossfire of War
In the besieged region of Gaza Strip, children are facing devastating consequences from the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Schools, hospitals, homes and livelihoods […]
EGYPT: Al Ahly Triumphs Over Zamalek to Claim 16th Egyptian Super Cup
Al Ahly reinforced its supremacy in Egyptian football on Sunday with a commanding 2-0 win over longtime rivals Zamalek in the Super Cup final. In […]
Tanzania’s Election Crisis Hits Children Hard
In the days following the October 29 election in the United Republic of Tanzania, children are among the most vulnerable victims of the unrest now […]
SOUTH AFRICA: Former President Jacob Zuma’s Daughter Pleads Not Guilty to Inciting 2021 Riots
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, has entered a plea of not guilty to accusations that she encouraged violence during the […]
AUSTRALIA: Government Bans Social Media for Children Under 16
Australia is set to prohibit social media use for children younger than 16. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the government will enforce a ban […]
EGYPT: 400 Children With Disabilities Join Inspiring ‘Right to Joy’ Marathon
In a vibrant celebration filled with energy and purpose, Egypt’s National Council for Persons with Disabilities, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, […]
TANZANIA: Hundreds Hit With Treason Charges After Deadly Post-Election Unrest
Tanzania has filed treason charges against hundreds of people following demonstrations linked to last month’s contested elections, marking a sharp escalation in the country’s political […]