School enrollment rate for young girls is improving in Côte d'Ivoire, however, teenage pregnancies remain a problem. School girls who become pregnant often have to stop school to care for their children.

Since winning the 2009 Emerging Designer of the Year Award at the inaugural Arise Africa Fashion Week in Johannesburg, South Africa, Christie Brown has grown to be one of the top African fashion brands to reckon with. From winning that award, the label has catered to international celebrities like Beyonce and public figures alike whilst showcasing unique and eccentric designs. Behind the rising African label is Aisha Ayensu, the founder and Creative Director of Christie Brown credits the success of the fashion house to her embrace of the modern African woman. As Christie Brown continues to catch the eye of various women around the globe, it’s clear the label founder has her sight set on something bigger.

Oloture is the story of a young, naive Nigerian journalist who goes undercover to expose the shady underworld of human trafficking.

What do you think about Nigeria after 60 years of independence? As Nigeria marks its diamond jubilee, GuardianTV sampled the opinion of a few young Nigerians on how they feel about their country after 60 years of nationhood.⁣ ⁣

US President Donald Trump incorrectly claims that the coronavirus isn't a risk for young people under the age of 18. "Take your hat off to the young because they have a hell of an immune system," he says at a campaign rally in Swanton, Ohio. "But it affects virtually nobody," he says as he once again urges states to open schools.

For days, groups of anxious residents - young and old, and mostly male - kept night vigils on streets, armed with machetes, bottles and other household items. Braced for an attack that emanated from rumours that a group of up to 200 armed robbers was on the rampage. Even though hundreds were later arrested in Lagos to Ogun State, the situations seem to be under control by the Nigerian Police Force who seems to be overwhelmed at first.

A 19-year-old magician and illusionist plans to put Nigeria on the map with his beguiling tricks. With over 55,000 followers on Instagram, Babs Cardini, who started from the streets, now showcases his talent at high profile events.

Sitraka Rakoto, one of Madagascar's up and coming designers, is hoping to transform the local fashion industry and get more people to buy clothes from the local market.

Young creative minds out in force at 11th Tunis Fashion Week