Keeping the spotlight on Africa’s child soldiers

Roughly 21 000 children have been recruited as soldiers by government forces and armed groups across Africa in the past five years. In 2020, around 337 million children lived within 50 km of active conflicts worldwide, with 118 million in Africa, where one in six risked being recruited. Africa’s youthful population (40% are under 16 […] The post Keeping the spotlight on Africa’s child soldiers appeared first on defenceWeb.

Central Africa: Crackdowns on Democratic Space

africa.com - 16/Jan 14:44

Governments in Central Africa suppressed civil and political rights, especially in the context of elections, with impunity in 2024, Human Rights...

East Africa, Horn: Civilian Suffering in Armed Conflict

africa.com - 16/Jan 14:27

Civilians in East Africa and the Horn bore the brunt of armed conflicts between government forces and opposition armed groups in 2024, Human Rights...

Africa’s 2024 Security Trends in 10 Graphics

defenceweb.co.za - 17/Jan 11:49

Africa’s persisting conflicts are compounding crises of governance on the continent, straining already fragile regions and opening the door to...

West Africa: Civilians Unprotected in Conflicts

africa.com - 16/Jan 14:13

Armed groups and government forces in West Africa have committed atrocities with impunity in 2024, with thousands of dead and injured, Human Rights...

Myanmar: ‘Scorched Earth’ Tactics Intensify, HRW Says

eurasiareview.com - 18/Jan 00:20

Myanmar’s military junta ramped-up its “scorched earth” tactics against opposition areas amid a growing armed resistance and territorial...

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defenceweb.co.za - 08:58

The South African National Defence Union (Sandu) is reporting that three South Africa National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers have been killed in...

Venue for Armed Forces Day 2025 still be to finalised

defenceweb.co.za - 15/Jan 09:48

21 February – earmarked as Armed Forces Day in South Africa – is just over five weeks away and a decision on venue is apparently still in the air....

Armed Conflicts Hindering Vaccination of Over 165, 000 Children in DR Congo

humangle.ng - 21/Jan 14:24

Over 165,000 children in the Tshopo province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) have not been vaccinated. The children face the danger of...

Nigeria, Other Sub-Saharan Africa Countries Get €510m, as EU Allocates €1.9bn For Humanitarian Assistance

spyetv.com.ng - 17/Jan 19:55

The European Union has announced an initial humanitarian assistance of €510 million to Nigeria and other sub-Saharan African countries in 2025.The...

Global conflicts doubled over the past five years; set to worsen in 2025

defenceweb.co.za - 20/Jan 10:11

Global conflicts doubled over the past five years and are still rising, with one in eight people now exposed to conflict. 2025 is expected to see an...

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