September 19
Sudan: Karary University Awards Chief of Staff of Ethiopia Army Honorary Doctorate
SNA
Karary University has awarded an honorary doctorate in strategic studies to the Chief of Staff of Ethiopia Armed Forces, Gen. Samora Yunis in recognition of his huge efforts and… Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnapping - Nasarawa State to Deploy Security Operatives to Public Schools
Daily Trust
Nasarawa State Government would soon provide security in more than 400 public schools to protect students, teachers and facilities from hoodlums, the state's Commissioner for… Read more »
Nigeria: National Youth Games Participants to Get Automatic Unilorin Admission
Daily Trust
The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has promised admission to participants of the National Youth Games (NYG) who wish to enter the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi, Imo, Zamfara, 10 Other States Still Owe Teachers Salary Arrears - NUT
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), on Tuesday said that 13 State governments were still owing primary and secondary school teachers various months of salary arrears and urged… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kamba Laid to Rest
The Herald
Dr Angeline Kamba, the first black Zimbabwean to head the National Archives and widow of the first black Vice Chancellor of the University of Zimbabwe Professor Walter Kamba, was… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Calls Off Strike, Fuel Scarcity Looms As Tanker Drivers Down Tools
This Day
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) last night called off its over one-month strike after reaching an agreement with the federal government. Read more »
Ghana: My First Day At School [press release]
Ghana Govt.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal Assembly, Hon.Jeniffer Dede Afagbedzi has asked teachers to show much compassion for school children and… Read more »
Liberia: Keep Launches Gender Social Accountability in Education
Observer
The Kids' Educational Engagement Project (KEEP) on September 13 launched a 2-day 'Training of Trainers' workshop titled "Gender Strategic Social Accountability in Public Service… Read more »
Liberia: Two Former Teachers Wish Liberia Gets President, Reps. Who Truly Love Country
Observer
Mrs. King, a scholar writing telephone numbers in her Bible, the book she now loves the best. She is praying for a peaceful election and good leaders to take the country forward. Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Suspends Strike, Signs Agreement With Govt
Leadership
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU late yesterday suspended its five weeks strike action, after reaching and signing another agreement with the federal government. Read more »
September 18
Nigeria: Academic Union Suspends Strike
Premium Times
The Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities, ASUU, has officially suspended its one month, six days strike. Read more »
Kenya: Tough Rules for Teachers in War On Exam Cheats
Nation
Tough punishment awaits teachers found guilty of abetting cheating in this year's national examinations, the government warned as it insisted that the school calendar will not be… Read more »
Ghana: Abolishing Fees, First Step to Equal Access to Education
HRW
On September 12, Ghana's new President Nana Akufo-Addo made good on his campaign promise to deliver free secondary education for children across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Lasu Extends Online Admission Screening Exercise
Leadership
The Lagos State University Management has approved one-week extension of the 2017/2018 Online admission screening exercise. Read more »
Mozambique: Nyusi Warns Against Corruption in Technical Schools
AIM
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi on Monday urged the directors of technical and professional schools to stand up for honesty, and avoid any acts of corruption in their… Read more »
Malawi: Church Constructs New School in Blantyre
Malawi News Agency
Mpachika Church of Central African Presbyterian (CCAP) under the Blantyre Synod has constructed a new secondary school to help ease education challenges faced by the youths in the… Read more »
Eritrea: Meeting On Strengthening Teaching and Learning Process
Shabait
At a meeting held in Asmat sub-zone called was made on the part of parents, students and teachers as well as the schools administration to make adequate preparation for the timely… Read more »
Sudan: Prof. Mohamed Nour Taha New Chancellor of Kordufan's University
SNA
The Board of Deans of the University of Kordufan held an extraordinary meeting for the purpose of handing over process between Prof. Ahmed Abdullah Ajab Al- Duor, the former… Read more »
Uganda: Icpau Releases August CPA Examinations
Independent (Kampala)
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) has this Monday (Sept. 18) released the August 2017 Certified Public Accountants of Uganda - CPA (U) course results… Read more »
Kenya: National Examinations Timetable Will Not Change - Matiangi
Capital FM
The Cabinet Secretary for Education Fred Matiangi has reiterated that the ministry will not change the national examination timetable even if the date for the repeat presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Suspends Strike, Orders Lecturers to Resume Work Tomorrow
Daily Trust
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced a conditional suspension of it nationwide industrial action. Read more »
Namibia: Law Students Give Back to Community
Namibian
A community hall in Havana burst at the seams on Saturday when a group of law students engaged blue-collar workers on their employment rights. Read more »
South Africa: School Suspends Cook Seen Beating Disabled Pupil in Video Clip
News24Wire
The woman who hit a special needs pupil in a school bus has been charged with assault and suspended from a Johannesburg school, the principal confirmed on Monday. Read more »
Tanzania: Over 9,000 Science Teachers Set for Refresher Courses
Citizen
At least 9,000 teachers and other education experts have undergone refresher courses on science teaching in the northern zone regions under a donor-funded programme since 2002. Read more »
Uganda: End Exam Corruption [editorial]
Observer
Last week, Makerere University revealed that it was reviewing the qualifications of nearly 300 alumni, who are suspected to have fraudulently obtained credit to graduate, in the… Read more »
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