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A Ghanaian police detective is sounding the alarm on predatory network marketing schemes luring young people into overcrowded living conditions and financial ruin. His call to action is sparking national attention on protecting Ghana's most valuable resource: its youth.
Ghana's National Youth Authority brought together government agencies for a day of sports, games, and friendly competition at Accra Sports Stadium. The inter-agency gala is part of month-long celebrations promoting youth engagement across the country.
Nigeria's tech agency just teamed up with Meta to teach millions of young people how to stay safe on the internet. The partnership will bring digital safety lessons directly into schools nationwide.
Nigeria's drug safety agency has launched a nationwide crackdown on small sachets and bottles of alcohol to curb underage drinking and substance abuse. The bold public health move targets products under 200ml that made alcohol too easy for young people to access.
Thousands gathered in Wa, Ghana for Eid al-Fitr prayers, where religious and political leaders joined forces to combat youth drug abuse and advocate for educational reforms. Christians and Muslims pledged partnership to protect the next generation.
Nigeria's health agency is removing tiny alcohol sachets and bottles from stores nationwide to keep them away from children and teens. The bold crackdown targets products that made drinking too easy and cheap for young people.
A Kenyan county hit hard by HIV, teen pregnancy, and violence is turning community health workers into frontline protectors for young people. The region is backing them with insurance and equipment to reach every household.
Eight young residents from Baja California spent 10 days at sea learning to monitor the vaquita, the world's most endangered marine mammal with only 7-10 left in the wild. The good news: scientists say the tiny population has stopped declining and includes calves and a possibly pregnant female.
Ghana's CEO of the National Youth Authority just challenged the world to stop treating young people as an afterthought. At Oxford University, he shared how Ghana's youth-first approach could transform nations.
Singapore is stepping up to protect young shoppers from gambling-like behavior by regulating mystery "blind boxes" that hide their contents until purchase. The new rules will require companies to disclose odds of getting rare items, setting a global example for consumer protection.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan celebrated the nation's young people as architects of the future on International Youth Day. His message highlights how investing in youth drives national progress and global leadership.
French Polynesia just expanded its ocean protections to cover an area larger than Alaska, banning seabed mining and industrial fishing across 30% of its waters. The move protects critical breeding grounds for endangered species and showcases what island nations can accomplish.
French Polynesia just protected 540,000 square miles of ocean, reaching the global 30% conservation goal while keeping local fishing traditions alive. The island nation combined large-scale protection with community-led stewardship to create a model for the world.
Estonia is tackling youth mental health with science instead of strict social media bans. A team of 10 experts will design solutions that protect teens while respecting their digital lives.
Ghana's Youth Ministry is teaming up with the Christian Council to fight rising drug abuse among young people through the "Red Means Stop" campaign. With nearly 40% of Ghana's population under 35, this partnership brings mentorship, training, and community support to protect the nation's future.
Thailand just became the first country in Southeast Asia to set daily digital money limits for minors after discovering that fraudsters convinced thousands of kids to hand over their bank accounts. The new rules protect young people while still letting them use digital money safely.
Students spent their Saturday picking up trash along Pompano Beach in a cleanup event designed to teach kids environmental responsibility and community pride. Two youth organizations teamed up to show children how protecting nature can become a lifelong passion.
Nigerian security forces freed 106 young people from an alleged fake university operating out of a three-bedroom apartment, breaking up a suspected fraud scheme that promised foreign degrees. The rescue highlights growing efforts to protect vulnerable youth from education scams.
When 13-year-old Kaya became homeless, she found hope at Passages, a youth hub helping hundreds of young Australians rebuild their lives. The Perth center proves that basics like showers and hot meals can be the foundation for real change.
Manitoba's premier announced plans to ban social media and AI chatbots for young people, prioritizing childhood wellbeing over tech profits. The Canadian province could become the first in the country to establish such protections.
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