[allAfrica] Geneva -- Every day, many millions of children around the world experience violence in their homes and communities, schools, and conflict-affected areas. This reality is unacceptable. Every child has the right to live in a world where they are respected, protected and safe, and it is our responsibility to make this a reality.

[Leadership] Junior Chamber International (JCI), Aso, has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering quality leadership among young Nigerians to drive sustainable economic growth.

[Nile Post] Adoptive parents and advocates have called upon government to ease the stringent adoption regulations that they say are preventing many vulnerable children from finding homes.

[Nile Post] Church of Uganda has declared November 2024 as Focus Month for Children, with a special emphasis on children with special needs, under the theme "Transformed minds - loving and serving children with special needs," from Romans 12:1-2.

[This Day] In line with the vision of the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri to make Bayelsa a model for basic education reform and transformation, the Ministry of Education and Bayelsa State Universal Basic Education Board (Bayelsa SUBEB) have launched BayelsaPRIME@Home, an initiative designed to keep primary school children learning during the flood break.

[Daily Trust] Parents of Zamfara State students studying at Cyprus International University under a government scholarship are pleading with Governor Dauda Lawal to address the hardships their children are enduring due to unpaid scholarship fees.

[Namibian] Swapo member Reinhold Shipwiikineni has endorsed Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) presidential candidate Panduleni Itula.

[Nile Post] Pneumonia remains one of the leading causes of death among children under five in Uganda, despite being largely preventable.

[Premium Times] The issue began in April 2017 in Providence, Rhodes Island, where he lived, when police officers found his son in a dying condition, bleeding from the mouth and nose.

[The Herald] Matabeleland North Afro-fusion outfit, Kweseka Band, went home US$15 000 richer at the 2024 Chibuku Road To Fame grand finale at Glamis Arena in Harare last Saturday.

[Namibian] MTC Windhoek Fashion Week 2024 (MTC WFW) concluded with a vibrant celebration of innovation, tradition and cultural pride, creating a memorable event that highlighted both local and international talent.

[Premium Times] The movie may introduce a lesser-known piece of Nigerian history for viewers unfamiliar with the infamous 25 October 1993 hijacking.

[The Herald] The universe and Africa wait with bated breath.

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[Leadership] A Nigerian-born United Kingdom-based bodybuilder, Samson Dauda, has won the prestigious 2024 Mr. Olympia bodybuilding title, securing the largest prize ever awarded in the sport's history.

[This Day] Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich took almost two minutes off the world record at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, winning the World Athletics Platinum Label road race in 2:09:56 on Sunday (13).

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan athletes lining up for Sunday evening's Chicago Marathon are looking to earn success in dedication to the late World Record Holder Kevin Kiptum, who died early this year in a road accident in Iten.

[Nile Post] A key part of the celebrations will be the "RUN FOR THE BLIND" marathon, which aims to engage the public in supporting mobility for persons with visual impairments.

[This Day] *Dr Mumuni Alao Panel recommends $5,000 compensation for Ofili

[Premium Times] According to court documents obtained by PREMIUM TIMES, the traditional ruler was convicted of theft in April 1997 at the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, State of Maryland in the US.

[Dabanga] Washington D.C. -- With Donald Trump set to return to the White House following his vistory in the US elections on November 5, questions are being raised about how his administration will guide relations with Sudan, especially in light of his "America First" policy that he has pledged to his constituents to adopt.

[Liberian Observer] The Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Michael Langley, has underscored the deepening military and diplomatic partnership between the U.S. and Liberia.

[Business Day Africa] Kenya and the United States have signalled their commitment to the Kenya-led mission in Haiti, dispelling concerns over a potential policy shift under incoming U.S. President Donald Trump.

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- African ministers attending the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi have been assured of Russia's 'total support' to the continent in 'different sectors', reports the BBC.

[Vanguard] A Nigerian man sought by Rhode Island authorities on charges of murder, serious bodily harm to a child, and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution has been added to the U.S. Marshals Service's "15 Most Wanted" list. A reward of up to $25,000 is offered for information leading to his arrest.

[UNAIDS] Geneva -- The Executive Director of UNAIDS Winnie Byanyima is calling for accelerated global solidarity to strengthen Madagascar's response to HIV, including preventing new HIV infections and expanding access to treatment, to end AIDS as a public health threat. Ms Byanyima is visiting the country between 19-24 October to support its response to the HIV epidemic. Madagascar has seen dramatic increase in new HIV infections since 2010 and a 158% increase in AIDS-related deaths over the same period. UNAIDS is concerned

[spotlight] In June, we heard what could be this year's biggest HIV breakthrough: a twice-yearly injection can prevent HIV infection. Findings from a second large study of the jab has now confirmed that it works. Elri Voigt goes over the new findings and unpacks the licenses that are expected to facilitate the availability of generic versions of the jab in over a hundred countries, including South Africa.

[Nile Post] The survey, conducted across 12 districts, was presented at Makerere University's School of Public Health, shedding light on the urgent need for targeted interventions to address the HIV epidemic among this vulnerable population.

[allAfrica] Lima, Peru -- Imagine a world where an HIV prevention method lasts for six months, offering protection without the daily hassle of taking a pill. This could soon be a reality as new long-acting HIV prevention tools move through the research pipeline.

[allAfrica] The 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P 2024) held in Lima, Peru, marked a significant milestone in the global fight against HIV, bringing together more than 1,300 scientists, advocates, community representatives, and policymakers. This dynamic gathering provided a platform for experts to share cutting-edge evidence and discuss the latest tools and strategies in HIV prevention science.

[GroundUp] Needle programs are officially supported, but the state often obstructs them

[263Chat] In a groundbreaking development for HIV prevention, the efficacy and safety of a six-monthly injection containing the antiretroviral drug lenacapavir have been confirmed through two pivotal studies. This innovative jab represents a significant advancement in the fight against HIV, providing a new option for individuals at risk.

[New Zimbabwe] Despite high rates of untreated osteoporosis and previous fractures among menopausal women in Zimbabwe -- especially among those living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) -- the FRAX® tool predicted a low 10-year major osteoporotic fracture (MOF) risk, suggesting a need to adapt fracture risk prediction tools to better reflect local conditions, according to study results published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.

[Nile Post] Uganda's efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic have made significant strides, yet crucial gaps remain, particularly in preventing mother-to-child transmission of the virus.

[Lesotho Times] LESOTHO is being challenged to transform its HIV response for sustainability by 2030 and beyond, as declining funding and competing priorities threaten progress.

[Capital FM] Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa announced on Wednesday that Kenya recorded 16,752 new HIV infections in 2023, a significant drop from 101,560 in 2013.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda has made major strides in reducing the number of infants born with HIV, but persistent challenges remain in achieving the goal of zero infections. While the country has implemented effective prevention strategies and expanded access to antiretroviral therapy (ART), the number of new HIV infections among children continues to be higher than expected.

[spotlight] A flexible silicone ring that slowly releases antiretrovirals is one of just two long-acting HIV prevention products registered for use in South Africa. Results from a new study might pave the way for a longer-acting version of the vaginal ring that provides three months of protection at a time, as opposed to one month with the current ring. Elri Voigt reports on these findings and looks at how the one-month ring has influenced HIV prevention choices in South Africa.

[SADC] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will hold a Joint meeting of the SADC Ministers of Health and Ministers responsible for HIV & AIDS on 7th November 2024 in Harare, the Republic of Zimbabwe.

[Premium Times] In 2018, Lagos State reported a prevalence rate of 1.4 per cent, with more than 170,000 residents living with HIV.

[The Point] Honorable Fatou S. Kinteh, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare attended the OIC High Level Ministerial Donors' Conference in Jedda, Saudi Arabia, to support the displaced and refugees in the Sahel and Lake Chad Region. The event was held on 26 October 2024.

[The Herald] As SADC Health Ministers meet in Harare to discuss various issues affecting the region, there have been calls for the harmonisation of the region's HIV treatment regimens to improve access to treatment.

[Premium Times] The World Health Organisation (WHO) had on Tuesday named HIV, malaria, Tuberculosis, and 14 other pathogens as top priorities for new vaccine development

[This Day] Abuja -- The federal government yesterday formally announced the commencement of the HIV Vaccine Innovation, Science, and Technology Acceleration in Africa (HIV-VISTA) project in Nigeria.

[Nigeria Health Watch] Maternal mortality continues to critically impact women of reproductive age across Africa. In Nigeria, research shows that maternal and infant mortality rates are highest in the northeast and northwest zones and lowest in the southeast and southwest. Kano State has the highest maternal mortality rate, with 377.8 per 100,000 live births, which exceeds the national target of 288 per 100,000 national target.

[CAF] The CAF Women's Champions League officially gets underway this weekend with tournament hosts, AS FAR hoping to re-live their historic moment of lifting the CAF Women's Champions League in front of their highly vocal fans.

[Daily Trust] Stakeholders have decried the low representation of women in economic leadership, lamenting that despite the high percentage of women in the country, they are underrepresented in economic leadership.

[The Conversation Africa] The current capitalist system has created two related crises: ecological decline and social injustice. It has led to environmental damage like climate change, which affects some people more than others.

[This Day] The 5th CIO Golf Championship billed for this week at the Python Golf Club in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has set a new entry record for a professional golf event in the country with 14 African countries and a European entry confirmed.