South Africa: How Old Are South African Fossils Like the Taung Child? New Study Offers an Answer
[The Conversation Africa] One hundred years ago the discovery of a skull in South Africa’s North West province altered our understanding of human evolution. The juvenile skull was dubbed the Taung Child by Raymond Dart, an anatomist at the University o…
Nigeria: ‘Come Forward If You Have a Child for Mohbad’, – Late Singer’s Dad Appeals
[Premium Times] “It will be a thing of joy for me to see my grandchild, and I will be happy knowing Mohbad died and left behind a child.”
Kenya: Chants of ‘Ruto Must Go’ Echo in Nightclubs As Generation Z Amplifies Campaign Against Finance Bill 2024
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Chants of ‘Ruto Must Go’ reverberated through nightclubs across cities and major towns in Kenya as Generation Z took their campaign against the Finance Bill 2024 to a new level.
Nigeria: Through Melodies and Narratives – a Children’s Book Is Improving Oral Hygiene in Rural Nigeria
[Nigeria Health Watch] David, a three-year old residing in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State harboured a strong dislike for brushing his teeth. Each morning, he would resist his guardian, Deborah Akinwale’s attempts to brush his teeth, often resorting to loud cry…
Rwanda: Rwanda Gen Zs Combat Lingering Hate Speech
[VOA] Kigali — Hate speech fueled Rwanda’s tragic 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, resulting in the loss of around 800,000 people. Today, a new generation – including some very determined Generation Z members in Rwanda – is leading the charge to stop…
Zimbabwe: Novelist Targets Promoting Children’s Dreams
[The Herald] Novelist Abraham Makamera is writing a book targeting children to help them with talent identification at a tender age in order to become experts in their areas of interest.
South Africa: Social Media for Sex Education – South African Teens Explain How It Would Help Them
[The Conversation Africa] Most teenagers dread talking about sex with their parents. Their parents feel the same way. In some societies it’s considered taboo to even broach the subject. And, even where sexuality education is taught at schools, research…
Gambia: 30 Banjul Youth Trained On Heritage Tour Guiding
[Foroyaa] The National Centre for Arts and Culture in collaboration with Banjul-Ostend Link, on Friday 8th March 2024 concluded a five-day training for 30 selected youth of Banjul on heritage tour guiding and skills on communication, at the Crab Island…
Rwanda: Kigali Youth Festival Exhibition Presents Creativity, Innovation
[New Times] The Kigali Youth Festival Exhibition which celebrates youthful creativity and entrepreneurship, kicked off on January 22 and is set to run until January 26 at Imbuga City Walk, also known as the Car Free Zone.
Kenya: Kirinyaga County Assembly to Set Aside Funds to Nature Talent
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The County Assembly of Kirinyaga will set aside funds toward talent identification, acquisition, and development in all wards.