Africa: Countries Pledge to Act On Childhood Violence Affecting Some 1 Billion Children

Clair Murphy, a dedicated member of the Guiding movement since childhood, stepped down as the regional commissioner of Gauteng East Girl Guides after empowering young girls for years. Despite facing challenges like load shedding and crime, she saw growth in membership and emphasized community service and environmental awareness. Murphy hopes her legacy of efficient systems and inclusive leadership will continue to inspire future volunteers, encouraging them to lead with empathy and adapt to varying levels...

Nigeria, Cameroon, Zambia, and Guinea secured their spots in the third round of qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, joining Côte d'Ivoire after victories on Saturday. Nigeria defeated South Africa 2-0, Guinea beat Sierra Leone 2-1, Cameroon won against Ethiopia 1-0, and Zambia triumphed over Tanzania 1-0 to advance to the final stage of qualifications. These teams will now compete for a spot in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Full Article

Feith Shimila Murunga, Mary Wanjiru Nyambura, and Winfridah Kwamboka share harrowing experiences of abuse and exploitation while working as domestic workers in Saudi Arabia, where at least 274 Kenyan workers have died in the past five years. East African leaders and Saudi royals profit from this deadly trade, with politicians in Kenya and Uganda owning staffing agencies that send workers abroad despite widespread abuse and lack of worker protections. Despite calls for reform and investigations...

Ambassador Wang bid farewell to President Kagame, expressing gratitude for his support and highlighting the elevated China-Rwanda comprehensive strategic partnership. The strong and rapid growth of relations between the two countries has led to fruitful cooperation and great potential, with both leaders committed to further flourishing ties. President Kagame praised the partnership and expressed readiness to deepen cooperation, extending best wishes to Ambassador Wang for his contribution to bilateral relations. Full Article

In May 2000, Dave Ulmar initiated geocaching by hiding a bucket in Oregon with GPS coordinates posted online, sparking a global treasure hunt phenomenon. Geocaching involves placing and finding containers using GPS technology, leading to the establishment of trails worldwide, including in South Africa with over 14,600 active geocaches. To start, register on the global site, search for geocaches using the app, locate containers, log your finds, and trade items of equal value, following guidelines...

The City of Ekurhuleni’s Disaster and Emergency Management Services division conducted basic first aid and firefighting training for community safety marshals, aiming to address crime and gender-based violence. The marshals learned the principles of emergency care and fire safety, with trainee Khomotjo Mangwale expressing interest in pursuing firefighting as a career. The training emphasized the importance of quick assessment, proper equipment usage, and injury prevention to ensure safety and save lives. Full Article