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Classrooms to camps: Tales of lost childhood in DR Congo conflict

Classrooms to camps: Tales of lost childhood in DR Congo conflict

Nearly 7.2 million people have fled violence perpetrated by armed groups in DRC's east, with children bearing the brunt as thousands drop out of school or struggle to continue their education in shoddy makeshift facilities.

Tens of millions under hunger threat in Central, West Africa - UN

Tens of millions under hunger threat in Central, West Africa - UN

Northern areas of Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Maliare likely to experience catastrophic hunger, UN agencies warn.

UNICEF: Rwanda, Malawi record 75% drop in child mortality

UNICEF: Rwanda, Malawi record 75% drop in child mortality

The feat by the African countries is part of global progress towards tackling the high rate of deaths of children under five years.

UN calls for protection of children as violence worsens in DRC

UN calls for protection of children as violence worsens in DRC

Officials of UN agencies in the Democratic Republic of Congo tell TRT Afrika that the situation is ''extremely'' concerning particularly around camps in Goma.

eWATER: How tech is helping Kenya's rural communities access clean water

eWATER: How tech is helping Kenya's rural communities access clean water

In the heart of Kenya, a new dawn in water management is breaking. The eWATER smart tap system is a revolutionary stride towards resolving the perennial water crisis in the country's hinterland, especially in regions grappling with drought.

UN: 1.4 billion children live in abject poverty worldwide

UN: 1.4 billion children live in abject poverty worldwide

Fewer than 1 in 10 children in low-income countries have access to child benefits, leaving them vulnerable to disease, poor nutrition and poverty.

Nearly 20,000 babies born in Gaza amid Israeli attacks

Nearly 20,000 babies born in Gaza amid Israeli attacks

Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and their babies are living in "inhumane conditions,'' UNICEF says.

Israel-Palestine, Russia-Ukraine wars affect Africa's health funding - UNICEF

Israel-Palestine, Russia-Ukraine wars affect Africa's health funding - UNICEF

Funds for health interventions to West and Central Africa have reduced to about 50% due to the ongoing wars, UNICEF says.

Malaria jabs set for broader rollout in Africa

Malaria jabs set for broader rollout in Africa

Several African countries are set to benefit from a mass malaria vaccination campaign.

Survey: Women, girls avoid internet for fear of abuse

Survey: Women, girls avoid internet for fear of abuse

Internet abuse and other negative attitudes affect girls' access and usage of the technology and influence their self-confidence.

UNICEF: More than 330 million children still in extreme poverty

UNICEF: More than 330 million children still in extreme poverty

The report found that 40% of children in sub-Saharan Africa still live in extreme poverty - the highest percentage of anywhere in the world.

UNICEF: Morocco earthquake affects 100,000 children

UNICEF: Morocco earthquake affects 100,000 children

The earthquake has killed nearly 3000 people and destroyed critical infrastructure in several areas of Morocco.