Congolese authorities say 70 children died in a landslide at the Rubaya mine, source of much of the world’s coltan.

At least 48 boys and young men died during the latest round of initiation ceremonies in South Africa, which involve the highly secretive process of traditional circumcision to “become a man.” ...

In 2024, R197-million was budgeted for the Department of Basic Education’s implementation of a pilot nutrition programme for early childhood development centres, going up to R336-million the following ...

An estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024, including 2.3 million newborns, according to new United Nations estimates released on Tuesday – highlighting a worrying ...

An estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024, including 2.3 million newborns, according to new ...

Despite huge progress in reducing child mortality since 2000, 4.9 million children died of preventable causes in 2024 ...

Women are significantly more likely than men to support women's autonomy in reproductive choices (54% vs. 39%) and marriage (65% vs. 56%). Seven in 10 Nigerians (70%) say pupils who get pregnant or ...

South African children face a mental healthcare crisis, with only 10% able to access necessary services. The South African Society of Psychiatrists warns that this neglect violates their ...

Elderly women in rural areas contribute to society through unpaid care work, especially as childcare infrastructure is badly ...

When a child has a disability, especially an intellectual one, a father’s involvement often shifts in complex ways.

Former president Thabo Mbeki has warned that global conflicts, including the escalating Middle East war, show that the world ...

Presentation to Be Included in Proceedings Delivered to Delegates at COP31 in Antalya Presenting our work to global ...