Nigeria: COP31 - Nigerian Youths With Disabilities Demand Inclusion in Climate Policies, Financing

[This Day] Abuja -- Young persons with disabilities in Nigeria have called on governments and global climate stakeholders to prioritise disability inclusion in climate policies, financing and decision-making, warning that climate action would remain unequal without their meaningful participation.

Posted on: 13 November 2026 | 6:19 am

Uganda: Will Uganda's Youth Power the Ai Economy, or Be Left Behind By It?

[Independent (Kampala)] With 13.4 million young people, Uganda has a major stake in the AI revolution. Artificial intelligence could create new opportunities for jobs, enterprise and growth, but a new Commonwealth study warns that gaps in infrastructure, skills and policy could leave the country behind, reports Ronald Musoke.

Posted on: 13 November 2026 | 6:01 am

Namibia: /Hai-/Khaua Denounces Substance Abuse

[New Era] Keetmanshoop -- The /Hai-/Khaua Traditional Authority in a recent press release raised concern over drug abuse amongst the Namibian youth, stating that they cannot keep burying the country's future because of this.

Posted on: 13 November 2026 | 3:10 am

Nigeria: COP31 - African Youths Map Water Challenges in 51 Countries, Seek Greater Role in Policy Decisions

[Premium Times] In Nigeria, the 2024 Demographic and Health Survey found that 71 per cent of the population had access to at least basic drinking water services. However, only 38 per cent of households had water on their premises, while 66 per cent had sufficient quantities when needed

Posted on: 13 November 2026 | 1:55 am

Gambia: Childfund Urges Candidates to Put Children's Rights in Election Manifestos

[Foroyaa] ChildFund International The Gambia is urging political parties and presidential candidates to make children's rights, safety and welfare a priority in their plans for the December 2026 election.

Posted on: 12 November 2026 | 9:44 am

Africa: Applications Open for UN-Backed Youth Ecopreneur Programme

[Daba Finance] Applications are now open for the 2026-27 cohort of the Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO), a United Nations-backed initiative. The program is jointly run by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the G20 Global Land Initiative, operating under the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). It supports young green entrepreneurs developing businesses focused on environmental sustainability and land restoration. The application window for this cycle closes on November 22.

Posted on: 12 November 2026 | 5:12 am

Rwanda: Trial Offers Fresh Perspective On Childhood Disability Care

[New Times] A trial in three districts has offered fresh insight into how health centres can support children at risk of developmental disabilities and the families caring for them.

Posted on: 12 November 2026 | 4:11 am

Uganda: Buganda Kingdom Marks Children's Day in Kasangati, Calls for Child Protection

[Nile Post] The Buganda Kingdom has celebrated Children's Day in Kasangati, Kyaddondo, with leaders calling for greater protection, inclusion and empowerment of children regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances.

Posted on: 12 November 2026 | 2:18 am

Uganda: Paternity Dispute Sparks Burial Row As Lwengo Woman Carries Dead Child Away

[Nile Post] A family dispute over a two-year-old boy's paternity has disrupted burial arrangements in Kitwekyanjovu Village, Kayazanga Sub-county, Lwengo District, after relatives initially refused to allow his mother to bury him at her matrimonial home.

Posted on: 12 November 2026 | 2:18 am

West Africa: Nigeria's Power Crisis and Young Entrepreneurs

[This Day] Imagine a young Nigerian sitting in a hot room on a hot day. There is no electricity, and not even a trace of breeze. The phone battery is dead, the power bank is drained, and the laptop has shut down. There are messages to respond to, assignments to complete, clients waiting for deliverables and perhaps an online meeting that cannot be postponed. There is work to be done, but everything has come to a standstill.

Posted on: 12 November 2026 | 1:03 am

South Africa: 13-Year-Old Kenyan Golfer Muthomi Wins AACT Individual Title As South Africa Triumphs

[Daily Trust] Thirteen-year-old Kenyan golfer, Kanana Muthomi, has emerged as the individual champion of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), while South Africa reclaimed the team title at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

Posted on: 12 November 2026 | 1:03 am

Zimbabwe: Muzondo Bags Zimbabwe's First Youth Olympic Gold Medal

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwean sprinter Ropafadzo Muzondo has made history after winning gold in the men's 200m final at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, on Tuesday afternoon.

Posted on: 11 November 2026 | 9:21 am

Liberia: Gono Demands Youth Inclusion in Climate Decisions

[New Dawn] MONROVIA -- Nimba County Superintendent Kou Meapeh Gono has called for greater youth participation in climate change policymaking and environmental governance, stressing the need to empower young people to address growing environmental challenges.

Posted on: 11 November 2026 | 5:24 am

Africa: Unicef Executive Director Catherine Russell Remarks At the Paris Peace Forum - Child Summit

[Unicef] New York -- As delivered

Posted on: 11 November 2026 | 12:59 am

Africa: All of Africa Today - November 11, 2026

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Posted on: 11 November 2026 | 12:46 am

Sudan: Drones and Drought in Sudan - a Combined Assault On Children Like Nothing Seen Before

[Unicef] Geneva -- "Drones and drought are closing in on Sudan's children from both sides. It is an assault unlike anything we have seen in Sudan's history.

Posted on: 10 November 2026 | 11:39 pm

Kenya: Govt Launches Nationwide Crackdown On Matatus Showing Inappropriate Content to Children

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has stepped up inspections of matatus and long-distance buses fitted with entertainment screens, warning operators against exposing children to sexually explicit, violent or otherwise age-inappropriate content during the ongoing school holidays.

Posted on: 10 November 2026 | 11:21 pm

Nigeria: Police Rescue 6-Year-Old Kidnap Victim, Arrest 2 in Kaduna

[Daily Trust] The police in Kaduna State have rescued a six-year-old boy, Samaila Haruna, who was kidnapped in Kunkumi, Makarfi Local Government Area of the state.

Posted on: 10 November 2026 | 7:45 pm

Nigeria: Ugoh Wins Team Nigeria's First-Ever 400m Gold At Youth Olympics

[Daily Trust] Team Nigeria's impressive run at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games continued yesterday as Praise Ugoh became the first Nigerian to win a 400m title at the competition, adding another gold medal to the country's historic sprint double secured by Rosemary Chigozie Nwankwo and Gift Bright on Sunday.

Posted on: 10 November 2026 | 6:13 pm

Ghana/Senegal: Futsal At the Dakar 2026 YOG - Senegal Showcases a Fast-Growing Sport

[Ghanaian Times] DAKAR, Senegal - With the four finalists now known in the futsal tournaments at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG), the growth of futsal worldwide, and particularly in Senegal, is opening up new opportunities. As host of this second edition, Senegal has given participating teams a remarkable atmosphere and has shown, through the commitment of its supporters and its federation, the potential of the sport on the African continent.

Posted on: 10 November 2026 | 1:08 pm

South Africa: SA Youngsters Match Best-Ever Youth Olympics Medal Haul

[Daily Maverick] After eight years, the Youth Olympics are back and taking place on African soil for the first time. South Africa have matched their best-ever Youth Olympic medal tally, collecting nine medals.

Posted on: 10 November 2026 | 9:08 am

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Women, Youth Participation in National Development Impresses African Summit Participants

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's growing involvement of women and young people in national development, alongside its progress in infrastructure, renewable energy, and technology, has impressed participants of the Second African Political Parties Summit.

Posted on: 10 November 2026 | 8:58 am

Uganda: Hijaz Cooperative Unveils $10m Fund to Fight Poverty, Youth Unemployment

[Nile Post] Hijaz Cooperative has unveiled a $10 million economic empowerment fund aimed at tackling youth unemployment, poverty and limited access to business financing, in an initiative designed to turn charitable contributions into sustainable economic opportunities for vulnerable Ugandans.

Posted on: 10 November 2026 | 8:29 am

Nigeria: Nwankwo, Bright Sprint to Double Gold in Youth Olympic Games

[This Day] Nigeria's teenage sprinters, Rosemary Nwankwo and Gift Bright, yesterday emerged fastest male and female athletes of the ongoing 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.

Posted on: 10 November 2026 | 4:39 am

Sierra Leone: EU and WFP Support Strengthened Data Systems for Sierra Leone's School Feeding Programme

[WFP] Through this partnership with the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) and the National School Feeding Secretariat (NSFS), more than 80 staff will receive training and technical support to strengthen programme monitoring, reporting and data use. The initiative will contribute to a more effective and accountable National School Feeding Programme, benefiting over one million children across Sierra Leone.

Posted on: 9 November 2026 | 11:43 pm