In 2020 the Centre for Social Development in Africa (CSDA) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in South Africa (SA) initiated an innovative four-year study to assess child well-being and to improve their social and learning outcomes.

The researchers sought to find breakthrough solutions that could improve their well-being by bolstering the social support systems around them and providing integrated health, education, mental health and welfare services to children and families at risk.

All children in the study are recipients of the child support grant. In a symposium that concluded yesterday, the team presented its work at the Johannesburg Business School of the University of Johannesburg. Channel Africa reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report...

In 2020 the Centre for Social Development in Africa (CSDA) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in South Africa (SA) initiated an innovative four-year study to assess child well-being and to improve their social and learning outcomes.
The researchers sought to find breakthrough solutions that could improve their well-being by bolstering the social support systems around them and providing integrated health, education, mental health and welfare services to children and families at risk.
All children in the study are recipients of the child support grant. In a symposium that concluded yesterday, the team presented its work at the Johannesburg Business School of the University of Johannesburg. Channel Africa reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report...

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CSDA at UJ initiate innovative four-year study to assess child well-being

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is battling a catastrophic collision of a public health emergency of International concern and severe political turmoil, creating the country's deadliest and fastest-growing Ebola epidemic on record. The World Health Organization reports that the rare, highly fatal Bundibugyo strain-for which no approved vaccine or treatment exists-has caused nearly 9,000 confirmed cases and over 4,300 deaths, primarily concentrated in the conflict-ridden eastern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu. The health emergency has been severely exacerbated by a dramatic political escalation, on Tuesday the former DRC President Joseph Kabila launched a new political-military coalition called the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN) at his residence in Goma, partnering with the M23 rebel groups. 

To get update and to unpack the situation in the DRC, we spoke to our Correspondent in the DRC, Jimmy Shukrani Bakonera 

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is battling a catastrophic collision of a public health emergency of International concern and severe political turmoil, creating the country's deadliest and fastest-growing Ebola epidemic on record. The World Health Organization reports that the rare, highly fatal Bundibugyo strain-for which no approved vaccine or treatment exists-has caused nearly 9,000 confirmed cases and over 4,300 deaths, primarily concentrated in the conflict-ridden eastern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu. The health emergency has been severely exacerbated by a dramatic political escalation, on Tuesday the former DRC President Joseph Kabila launched a new political-military coalition called the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN) at his residence in Goma, partnering with the M23 rebel groups.&nbsp;
To get update and to unpack the situation in the DRC, we spoke to our Correspondent in the DRC, Jimmy Shukrani Bakonera&nbsp;

Democratic Republic of the Congo Faces Ebola Crisis and Political Turmoil as Kabila Launches New Coalition in Goma

Millions of people in Somalia are facing the threat of severe flooding, as climate experts warn that a strong El Niño event could intensify seasonal rains between October and December. Flooding along the Shabelle and Juba rivers could destroy crops, displace families and worsen food insecurity. Humanitarian agencies are preparing for the impact, but aid funding has fallen significantly since the devastating floods of 2023.  We spoke to Antoine Grand, Head of Delegation for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Somalia. Antoine, good morning.

Millions of people in Somalia are facing the threat of severe flooding, as climate experts warn that a strong El Ni&ntilde;o event could intensify seasonal rains between October and December. Flooding along the Shabelle and Juba rivers could destroy crops, displace families and worsen food insecurity. Humanitarian agencies are preparing for the impact, but aid funding has fallen significantly since the devastating floods of 2023. &nbsp;We spoke to Antoine Grand, Head of Delegation for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Somalia. Antoine, good morning.

Somalia Braces for Severe Flooding as El Niño Threatens Millions Amid Humanitarian Funding Cuts

 Botswana President Advocate Duma Boko is on a state visit to China this week. This is Boko's first state visit to the country. The government of Botswana says while in China Boko will hold official talks with President Xi Jinping to discuss trade and economic cooperation, including ways to deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries. To unpack the significance of this visit we spoke to Professor Hinaunye Eita Economist, Vice Dean of Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies in the College of Business and Economics at the University of Johannesburg.

&nbsp;Botswana President Advocate Duma Boko is on a state visit to China this week. This is Boko's first state visit to the country. The government of Botswana says while in China Boko will hold official talks with President Xi Jinping to discuss trade and economic cooperation, including ways to deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries. To unpack the significance of this visit we spoke to Professor Hinaunye Eita Economist, Vice Dean of Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies in the College of Business and Economics at the University of Johannesburg.

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