In Kayunga District, teenage pregnancies have become a significant concern, with nearly one in five deliveries at Bbaale Health Centre IV involving girls under 18. Health officials reported that in the past six months, 107 out of 570 mothers who delivered at the facility were below this age. The issue has been exacerbated by allegations of relatives coercing young girls into sexual relationships, which was highlighted during an International Women’s Day event at the health centre.

The Nigerian states of Adamawa and Bauchi have pledged to strengthen and fund policies aimed at returning married and pregnant girls to school, according to Tribune Online. The commitments form part of broader efforts to improve access to education for girls whose schooling has been interrupted by early marriage or pregnancy. The report did not provide further details on the specific measures or funding amounts involved.

The Minwa Jayne Foundation is making a significant impact in Kenya by supporting girls, mothers, and families in need. In a small village in western Kenya, schoolgirls gathered under a tree, engaging in laughter and conversation about their studies, reflecting the positive changes brought about by the foundation's efforts to restore hope in their community.

Authorities in Amudat District have attributed the increase in teenage pregnancies and early marriages to the annual Lopeikiret courtship dance. They warn that this cultural practice, which occurs between October and December, is exposing girls aged 13 to 18 to early sexual activity and forced marriages. District leaders and health workers have raised concerns about the implications of the dance on the youth.

Unsafe abortions are leading to fatalities, as highlighted by the case of 16-year-old Sharon Namyalo, who faced an unplanned pregnancy and resorted to dangerous methods to terminate it, nearly losing her life. Experts are advocating for improved reproductive health education to prevent such incidents, particularly among teenagers in Uganda.

Group therapy is being used to support depressed teenage mothers in Kenya, where mental health specialists are scarce, according to TimesLIVE. The approach relies on peer support and trained facilitators to deliver care in communities that lack access to professional mental health services. The programme is reported to be delivering positive results, offering a practical model for treating depression among vulnerable young mothers in low-resource settings where conventional specialist treatment is often unavailable.