UNICEF decries surge in child marriage in Horn of Africa amid drought crisis

Jun 29, 2022

Nairobi [Kenya], June 29 (ANI/Xinhua): Child marriage is on the increase in the Horn of Africa region as the severe drought in 40 years...

China aspires for strategic influence in the Horn of Africa

Feb 04, 2022

Beijing [China], February 4 : China is now trying to gain strategic influence in the Horn of Africa, considered one of the most strategically...

Pak: Punjab proposes bill to raise minimum age for girl marriage to 18

Apr 29, 2024

The proposed Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Bill, 2024 serves as a modernised iteration of the antiquated Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1929.

Millions face threat of starvation amid 'unprecedented drought' in Horn of Africa

Jun 10, 2022

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], June 10 (ANI/Xinhua): Millions of people face the threat of starvation amid unprecedented drought in the three Horn of Africa countries...

By 2026, child marriage must be ended in Assam: CM Sarma

Mar 20, 2023

"By 2026, child marriage must be ended in Assam. Our government will take strong to strong action to end Child Marriage," he added.

Agencies call for global action to prevent famine in Horn of Africa

Nov 08, 2022

Global solidarity is urgently needed to help vulnerable communities in the Horn of Africa survive a rapidly unfolding humanitarian catastrophe, driven by the longest...