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The Africa Scout Committee functions as the governance body of the Africa Scout Region within the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). It is one of three key constitutive bodies of Scouting in Africa, alongside the Africa Scout Conference...
The 19th Africa Scout Conference voted on the 19th of September to award the Senegal the right to host the 20th Africa Scout Conference and 11th Africa Scout Youth Forum in 2028.
The 19th Africa Scout Conference, has officially selected Niger as the host of the 10th Africa Scout Jamboree in 2029.
The conference takes place at a pivotal moment, with Scouting in Africa experiencing unprecedented growth, from 4 million members in 2021 to more than 9 million today.
Sixty Scouts from around the world and across Saudi Arabia came together this week in Riyadh for three days of training and workshops centred on youth leadership, peace education, and innovation.
The newly elected team, will play a vital role in ensuring that the voices and perspectives of young people are reflected in the decisions of Scouting in Africa. Their responsibilities will also include guiding the direction of youth engagement...
More than just a gathering, the Africa Scout Youth Forum is a space for learning, inspiration, and influence. It represents Scouting’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that young people are not only heard but are actively shaping the Movement’s...
The Africa ILT, Scouting’s flagship leadership programme, gathered 26 Scouts and leaders from 22 NSOs in Antananarivo, Madagascar (11–13 Sept 2025). Over three days, they reflected, shared insights, and explored how young leaders can drive positive...
Young people did not create the climate emergency, yet its impacts are shaping their daily realities and jeopardising their futures.
From 20 to 24 August 2025, more than 800 Scouts aged 15–21 (Rovers) from across Poland and abroad gathered at Stanica Harcerska Chorągwi Mazowieckiej in Gorzewo for the annual Rover encounter, Wędrownicza Watra, organised by the Polish Scouting and...
World Scouting remains deeply alarmed by the appalling humanitarian conditions and famine in Gaza.
Scouts in Palestine are leading critical efforts to support children, young people, and families affected by the war in Gaza, as worsening conditions and limited access to humanitarian aid are threatening to accelerate famine across the territory.
The 8th Interamerican Youth Forum (Aug 16-17, 2025) brought together 219 young leaders aged 18-29 from 30+ countries virtually. For the first time welcoming both Scouts and non-Scouts, participants tackled youth leadership, inclusion, safety, and...
Scouting is bigger than ever! In 2025, World Scouting’s membership has an estimated reach of 60 million, a record high for the Movement that reflects its continued expansion into new communities, growing network of volunteers, and deepening of key...