VIDEO: CAR election to take place amid violence

Christian youths in the Central African Republic sack a mosque in the capital Bangui, a day after rebels killed several people in a church attack.

The capital of the Central African Republic is under curfew after days of intense fighting between Christian and Muslim groups.

Voting is under way in a controversial presidential election in Burundi amid widespread tension over President Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to stand for a third consecutive term.

The United Nation's high commissioner for refugees has called for an end to the "shocking" violence in the Central African Republic.

A new surge of violence is sweeping through the Central African Republic despite a ceasefire agreement between rival armed groups.

As renewed sectarian violence in the Central African Republic leaves 25 people dead and dozens more wounded, Elaine Jung looks at the roots of the conflict.

Plan to prevent violence against children in place
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Apart from polices, the government develop and implement strategies that are very instrumental in responding to children's rights and wellbeing such as the Multi Sector National Plan Action to prevent and respond the violence against children (VAC).

Tanzania puts in place steps to check violence against children
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Speaking during a media orientation on Most Vulnerable Children (MVC), the Acting Deputy Commissioner of Social Welfare, Mr Filbert Kawemama, said that the start of a child helpline – 116 had also been a contributing factor. “We have already established ...
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At least 30 people are killed and 10 wounded in fighting between rival sectarian militias in the Central African Republic, police say.