Africa: Protecting Children From Conflict – An Unwavering Priority Amidst Surge in Conflict Worldwide

Africa: Protecting Children From Conflict – An Unwavering Priority Amidst Surge in Conflict Worldwide

Grave violations against children have reached shocking levels in 2024, a new report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict to the General Assembly shows. The report, which covers the period from August 2024 to July 2025, highlights a staggering 25 % surge in grave violations compared to 2023. It stresses the…

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Central Africa: 80,000 Children At High Risk of Cholera As Outbreaks Spread Across 12 Countries in West and Central Africa

Central Africa: 80,000 Children At High Risk of Cholera As Outbreaks Spread Across 12 Countries in West and Central Africa

Dakar — An estimated 80,000 children are at high risk of cholera, as the rainy season begins across West and Central Africa. The heightened risk of cholera spreading is driven by active outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Nigeria, which raise the threat of cross-border transmission to neighbouring countries. Chad, Republic…

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