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Nigeria: Students Solve Power Shortages With Urine
A team of Nigerian students revealed their urine-power generator at the this year's Maker Faire Africa held in Lagos.
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Majority of Ugandan Graduate Schools Unaccredited
Uganda's higher education director has revealed that many universities in the country are offering degrees that they are not qualified to give.
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UN Honors Kenyan for Mobile Education Initiative
A Kenyan initiative has been recognised by the United Nations for integrating mobile technology into youth and adult learning (file photo).
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Keep African Soldiers Out of Schools, Study Says
A new study reveals how the use of educational institutions for military purposes endangers students and impacts a young person's right to an education.
Academic Dilemma: The Pregnant Girl-Child
Tanzanian legislators are debating whether or not to allow students to return to school after giving birth. More
Mauritania: Malian Refugees Educate One Another
At M'Bera refugee camp in Mauritania, Malian youth are playing a major role in preparing fellow refugees for a return to normal life. Credit More
Liberia: Children Face Bleak Future
Young students peer into a classroom. A new report suggests that half of primary school pupils living in Africa will reach adolescence unable to read, write, or perform basic numeracy tasks. More
Africa: Education the Uncontested Key
The UN estimates that there are currently 61 million primary-school-aged children out of school - a decrease from an estimated 115 million in 2001.More
UK Education Grant Not Making Much Difference in Nigeria
A report by the Independent Commission for Aid Impact finds that British support has had little effect on improving schools in Nigeria (file photo).
Rwanda Moves Toward Single University
A bill currently before Rwanda's parliament proposes to combine all public institutions of higher learning into one university.
Uganda Exam Board Issues Warning to Cheats
The National Examinations Board set new measures and tough penalties for any pupils found cheating, including blocking the candidates from resitting the exam. More
Lack of Science Capacity 'Threatens Development'
Chemical engineering lab: The gross domestic product of many African countries has been growing robustly but a lack of research capacity threatens this trend. More
Sudan: More Striking Students Arrested
More than 20 students have been arrested following their strike action against the payment of high tuition fees. Police are being accused of ill-treating those in custody. More
Africa's Education Sector in Crisis?
School children in Ethiopia. While Africa has made remarkable progress, millions of children are still not getting access to an education, a new report by the Africa Progress Panel shows.
Where Have Africa's Future Builders Gone?
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Young people around the world are facing an emerging opportunity divide between those who have access to a good education and those who do not.
InFocus: Education
Confusion has been reigning at the university after the department of examinations accidentally released second semester results. Read more »
Elders, parents and teachers have cited traditional ceremonies involving all-night dancing as one of the reasons for the high rate of girl-child pregnancies and consequent increase ... Read more »
Top Headlines
- Zimbabwe: Education Is Where HIV Care Begins (IPS)
- Tanzania: Urgent Intervention Needed in Private School Fee Rip-Off (Daily News)
- Eritrea: Southern Red Sea Region - 33 Beneficiaries of Training As Regards Journalism Graduate (Shabait)
- Tanzania: Lack of Clear Policy Blamed for Sky Rocketing Fees in Private Schools (Daily News)
- Nigeria: Mr. President's Latest Joke (I) (Daily Trust)
- Eritrea: Educational Material They Receive Encourages Them Continue Their Education - Beneficiaries (Shabait)
- Rwanda: Kim Passes Out 280 At Second Graduation (New Times)
- Nigeria: Sexual Harassment of Female Students Worries Ogun Govt (Vanguard)
- Tanzania: UDSM Students to Stage Fine Art Exhibition (Daily News)
- Uganda: Kichwamba to Grant Degrees (Observer)
- South Africa: Nzimande Encourages Students to Join Fight Against HIV (SAnews.gov.za)
- Swaziland: Preschool As a Way of Life in Rural Areas (IRIN)
- Nigeria: Okorocha Extends Free Education to Non-Indigenes (Daily Trust)
- Kenya: Wako Donates Sh50,000 to School (The Star)
- Kenya: Officials' Role Over KCPE (The Star)
- Kenya: AG Accused of Delaying Retired Teachers of Sh16.7 Billion Pension (The Star)
- Egypt: Higher Education Minister, Addis Ababa University Head Discuss Boosting Co-operation (Egypt Online)
- Uganda: We Have 500 Phd Staff to Handle Research Issues - Prof Ddumba (Independent)
- Uganda: Study Stress - Deal With It or It Deals You a Blow (New Vision)
- Zimbabwe: President Capes 1 568 Zou Graduates (The Herald)
- Zimbabwe: Varsity Wins International Award (The Herald)
- South Africa: More Teachers to Be Trained in Maths, Science (SAnews.gov.za)
- Namibia: Nahambo Shamena: The Petitioner and Staunch Critic of the Bantu Education System (?.) (New Era)
- Nigeria: Fake Teachers, What Next? (Vanguard)
- Zimbabwe: Education Makes Good Man! (The Herald)
- Zimbabwe: Make Sport Part of Education - Sithole (The Herald)
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Ecowas
- ECOWAS Commission Congratulates President Koroma On His Re-Election
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