It was like writing my first exam. I was nervous and didn't want to make a mistake. I must have checked the ballot 10 times."

When 20-year-old Isoke Aikpitanyi was offered a job in Italy in 2000 she leapt at the chance. Life was difficult at home in Nigeria and opportunities for young women were limited and few. She knew that she would have to

Some headway has been made in mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDS on children and young people, but too many are still needlessly infected, and receive little or no treatment, care and support.

During the 5th pediatric conference held in Kigali last week, stakeholders in the fight against HIV/AIDS have called for more efforts in early testing of children to detect the infection in time.

Over 40,000 Liberian children have taken part in the country's first Children's Festival organized by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the Ministry of Gender and Development and partners to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights

The 46th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights witnessed the presentation of statements by different international Human Rights NGOs and State parties during its proceedings held in Banjul, The Gambia, from the 11 to 25

The National Council of the Gambia Young Men Christian Association (YMCA), recently concluded a 3 day training of young people on advocacy skills and techniques, under the Big Lottery Funded (BLF) project in Life Skills and Enterprise development, at their

During the 46th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Rights held in Banjul from the 11 to 25 November 2009 different Human rights organisations presented their statement at the conference. The following statement was presented by Plan

The wife of the Vice President, Dame Patience Goodluck-Jonathan, has challenged Nigerian mothers to bring up their children in the fear of God and at all times, to remain agents of peace.

Education and Skills Development Minister Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi has condemned teacher-student love affairs, saying the issue is one of her ministry's major concerns that she is determined to tackle.

Orphans Foundation in collaboration with the Wheel of Action (WoA) has organized a sports competition, which will bring together 600 underprivileged children from Arusha and the Kilimanjaro Regions.

LOCAL government chairmen in the country have been charged to re-direct and re-energise the youths in their areas to agricultural activities to disengage their minds from social vices.

The girls from Bugiri are denied an education, undergo FGM and forced to enter wedlock at a tender age.

The community of Dasilami in Jokadu, North Bank Region, has commended the Child and Environment Development Association The Gambia (CEDAG) for contributing to the socio- economic advancement of women and provision of early childhood development education.

RESIDENTS of Mateete sub-county in Sembabule district were left in tears after children and people living with HIV/AIDS told them about their lives.

The Borno NYSC yesterday announced the expulsion of three corps members apprehended by the Borno Police Command for alleged cult activities.The NYSC Spokesman Mr Edward Nkpe said the expulsion was based on the recommendation of the police.

Graduates in Nigeria have been challenged to assist the nation's economy by creating jobs for themselves rather that wait endlessly to get employed in government or private organizations.

South Africa's Academy Award winner Charlize Theron will be the guest presenter assisting FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke during the Final Draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on Friday, 4 December

Among the things that make life interesting and worthwhile is entertainment that makes people feel good, relaxed, or engage in temporary escapism.

Botswana's music is not developing, the band master commented. The comment carries some credibility because the man is looking at Botswana from outside.