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Over 130 Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolchildren Rescued After Two Weeks in Captivity

Over 130 school children, who were held captive for over two weeks, arrived in their home state in northwestern Nigeria on Monday. They were rescued after being abducted by gunmen while at their school in the remote town of Kuriga, Kaduna state, on March 7. The rescue operation,which went on for several days, successfully located […]

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Conflict in Sudan Enters Second Year, Placing Millions of Children at Risk

As the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces enters its second year, reports of atrocities against civilians, including children, have sparked global concern. UNICEF has highlighted the dire situation, indicating that 24 million Sudanese children are at risk of enduring a generational catastrophe. Among them, 14 million urgently require humanitarian […]

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Understanding War, Conflicts, and Genocide: Let’s Learn Together!

Hey kids! Today, we’re going to talk about some big, serious stuff, which is war, conflicts, and genocide. These are things that happen in different parts of the world, like Congo, Sudan, Gaza, Afghanistan, Syria, Rwanda, and more. You might have heard these words before but didn’t really know what they mean. Let’s learn together! […]

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Zanzibar:Eight Children Die After Consuming Turtle Meat

Nine people, including eight children and one adult, tragically lost their lives on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago after consuming sea turtle meat, authorities revealed on Saturday. Additionally, 78 individuals were hospitalized due to the incident. The consumption of sea turtle meat, considered a delicacy by locals despite its associated risks, led to chelonitoxism, […]

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Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day

Every child is special, and that includes those born with Down Syndrome. March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day, a time to celebrate these unique individuals and raise awareness about their abilities. Down Syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, happens in about 1 in 700 births. It occurs when there’s an extra chromosome 21. This […]

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Digital Justice, Speed vs. Safety

Chief Justice Martha Koome has made a big change by bringing Kenya’s courts into the digital age. Now, people can file documents online and use new tools like the Causelist Portal and Data Tracking Dashboard all across the country. This is great because it could make it easier for everyone, especially children, to get justice. […]

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Why Sex Ed Is More Than Just Birds and Bees

Sex education for children is a hotly debated topic, with people proposing this and opposing that, all of them clashing over if it is necessary and appropriate. However, in the middle of this controversy, one thing remains clear, children need clear sex education now more than ever. Understanding their bodies is necessary for children, yet […]

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Children in Sudan Subjected to Violence and Hunger

As the conflict rages on in Sudan, it is the innocent children of the nation who find themselves most vulnerable and at risk. With escalating violence and instability, the situation for Sudanese children has reached a critical point, marked by staggering statistics from UNICEF. The ongoing conflict in Sudan which has been marked by the […]

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Sexual Abuse in School; The Silent Suffering of Nkirote

The rise in incidents of reported crimes of a sexual nature and the periodic mass sexual violence directed at girls and boys within learning institutions attest to threatened sexual safety in Kenyan schools today. Sexual abuse refers to any unwanted sexual activity or behavior that is forced upon someone without their consent. It can involve […]

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Kenya’s Courts Go Digital

Chief Justice Martha Koome has introduced digital upgrades to Kenya’s legal system. Starting July 1, 2024, courts nationwide will switch to e-filing, doing away with paper documents. A new online portal will also provide real-time updates on case schedules, making it easier for people to know when their cases are due. To improve efficiency and […]