Tanzania, May 1 -- Dar es Salaam. Education stakeholders have called for the abolition of corporal punishment in schools, arguing that the practice undermines children's wellbeing and affects learning outcomes.

The call was made during commemorations of the International Day of Ending Corporal Punishment, where participants said physical punishment should no longer be used as a disciplinary tool in schools.

A child protection and child rights governance specialist from Save the Children, Barnabas Kaniki, said corporal punishment continues to pose serious risks to learners in the country.

He said the practice can lead to physical injuries and, in some cases, more severe outcomes, while also affecting children's confidence and curiosity....