Senegalese peacekeepers on patrol in Bamako, Mali. Flickr

Shadows of past political violence shape the lives of young Africans for years – a study of nine countries

A child born into a community with a history of political unrest is at higher risk of abuse as they grow into a young adult.
Teachers in Uganda routinely use physical violence and corporal punishment to discipline children. EPA/STEPHEN MORRISON

Empowering Uganda’s teachers offers a new route to reducing violence in schools

A ban on corporal punishment has not stopped the practice in Uganda’s schools. An initiative in the East African country may hold the solutions - and could be used in other countries, too.

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