This article from AllAfrica describes the reasons that Ethiopia has recently decided to ban intercountry adoptions of Ethiopian children. 

Eight Zimbabwean children were taken into the custody of South Africa's Department of Social Development after allegedly being smuggled into the country in a truck, according to this article from Ground Up.

The consultancy will support the Department of Social Welfare through the Alternative Care Technical Working Group to document and compile information for the development of a draft strategy with implementation plan for the National Child Care Reform based on the current  legal frameworks, Government’s vision for Child Care Reform, and on-going efforts (by Civil Society Partners and Cooperation Partners) to strengthen Child Care systems, including Alternative Care and Reintegration for children into family-based care in Zambia.

The House of Assembly of the State of Kaduna in Nigeria has passed into law a new Child Protection and Welfare Bill, according to this article from Channels Television.

The government of the state of Lagos in Nigeria has issued an ultimatum to unregistered children's homes in the state, calling on them to register with the authorities within 14 days "or risk forfeiture of their facilities," according to this article from Naija 247 News. 

Young Lives in Ethiopia and UCL Institute of Education, UK are seeking expressions of interest to attend and present at a two-day workshop (20-25 participants) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to be held from 16-17 May 2018. 

The purpose of this Scope of Work is to assess and document Quality Improvement (QI) implementation process in relation to Catholic Relief Services (CRS) OVC Project. 

UNICEF is seeking a Child Protection Specialist in Tanzania.

UNICEF is seeking a Child Protection Specialist in Burundi. 

UNICEF is seeking a Child Protection Specialist in Cameroon.