5 African Countries Where Children Are Allowed to Marry

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 […]

Abba Yusuf: We’ll do everything possible to get arraigned minors back to Kano

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. […]