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Zambia alarmed by surge in suicide and passion killings among youths

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– – The rate at which young people are reportedly committing suicide and crimes of passion/ passion killings in Zambia has become a source of serious concern. In recent months, the country has seen a spate of such deaths with victims being under or slightly over 20 years of age. Overlapping Cases A recent case involved a 17 year old… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Boy commits suicide after impregnating 15-year-old girl

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , ,
– – A 16 year-old student in Uganda has committed suicide after allegedly impregnating a 15-year-old girl. Police in Rakai District say they are now investigating circumstances under which the boy died. Kennedy Ssempijja, 16 and the 15-year-old girl got involved in a relationship this year, according to local media. A brother to the deceased, said that his brother took… Read More
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Kenya: Anger as teenager commits suicide over ‘menstrual shame’

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A school in Kenya has been shut down over the death of a pupil who committed suicide after she was embarrassed by her teacher for staining her uniform during menstruation. The 14 year old school girl hanged herself after she was shamed by her class teacher for having her menses and staining her uniform. According to the mother of the… Read More
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Every 40 seconds one person dies from Suicide globally

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The World Health Organization has said that every 40 seconds one person dies from suicide globally. The WHO’s latest report was released on Monday as part of activities to mark the World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10. The global body however said the number of countries with “national suicide prevention strategies has increased in the five years since the… Read More
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Ghana: Man fakes suicide attempt to create awareness

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A man in Ghana on Tuesday staged a fake suicide attempt creating panic in the capital Accra. The unidentified man was seen sitting on top of 20-foot statue of Obetsebi Lamptey, one of Ghana’s Independence heroes. He was supported by some residents to climb on top of the statue with the help of a ladder, according to local media reporting.… Read More