Introduction Child marriage, defined as a formal or informal union involving a person under the age of 18, continues to affect millions of children across Africa. It is a complex issue often driven by poverty, cultural norms, and inadequate enforcement of laws. Despite international efforts to address this violation of human rights, the practice persists […]
The governor of Kano, Abba Yusuf, has stated that his administration will take all necessary steps to repatriate minors who are thought to be from the state. On Friday, a number of suspects—including children—were charged with involvement in the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations. People from Abuja, Kaduna, Gombe, Jos, Katsina, and Kano were reportedly among those detained. […]