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Eastern and Southern Africa

On 5th November 2019, displaced pupils wash their hands before eating at the UNICEF-supported Qansahley Primary School in Dollow, Somalia.
Press release
07/23/2020
UNICEF and partners respond to the triple threat of floods, locusts and COVID-19 in Somalia
Over 3 million Somali children in need of humanitarian assistance
A mother and child read a book together.
Link
06/01/2020
Where’s the PPE for parents?
Shining a spotlight on the challenges of parenting during COVID-19 lockdowns in eastern and southern Africa
Statement
05/29/2020
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore on the killing of health workers in Somalia
Ethiopia. A social worker carries a clipboard.
Article
05/21/2020
In Ethiopia, social workers show they’re essential
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many migrants, including children, to return home. Social workers are helping them do so safely
12-year-old Elizabeth and 10-year-old Justin follow a Social Studies lesson on the EDU TV while doing their revision at home in Kibera. Justin's brother, Morara who is in the kindergarten doodles on an exercise book. Elizabeth is in Standard 6 and Justin is in Standard 5, "I am familiar with most of the topics the teacher is teaching" he said.
Press release
05/20/2020
UNICEF and Airtel Africa announce partnership to support children and families affected by COVID-19
As millions of children are affected by school closures due to COVID-19, Airtel Africa will help provide access to online learning and better enable cash transfers for children and their families in sub-Saharan Africa
Miriam Makeba and Angelique Kidjo on stage together in 2010
Press release
05/09/2020
New ‘Pata Pata’ music video released by UNICEF spreads COVID-19 awareness - and joy - around the globe
Fans across all continents join Angelique Kidjo in sharing hope and joy by dancing to Pata Pata
Press release
05/07/2020
UNICEF welcomes release of 85 children from detention in South Sudan
12-year-old Elizabeth and 10-year-old Justin follow a Social Studies lesson on the EDU TV while doing their revision at home in Kibera. Justin's brother, Morara who is in the kindergarten doodles on an exercise book. Elizabeth is in Standard 6 and Justin is in Standard 5, "I am familiar with most of the topics the teacher is teaching" he said.
Press release
05/04/2020
Schools remain locked for more than 127 million children in Eastern and Southern Africa
Innovative approaches taken for continued learning, but safe re-opening of schools remains key
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Angelique Kidjo dances with a woman carrying a baby in a sling pouch on her back, during a nutrition education session for mothers in the Madinguine community in Moamba.
Press release
04/22/2020
World’s most defiantly joyful song rereleased by UNICEF
Mama Africa’s smash-hit “Pata Pata” rerecorded by Angelique Kidjo to to spread information and hope in a time of Coronavirus
malnutrition
Press release
04/21/2020
Global Report on Food Crises reveals scope of food crises as COVID-19 poses new risks to vulnerable countries
Annual report on acute food insecurity and malnutrition published today