Pressure Forces President to Free Zambian Students
Updated: Mon 20 May, 06:17 am
Threats by the international donor community has reportedly forced President Michael Sata to ask for the release of dozens of students who protested the removal of maize and petrol subsidies. read more »
School Drop-Out Rate Raises Alarm in Tanzania
Updated: Thu 3 Jan, 06:31 am
More than 5,000 pupils dropped out of the seven-year primary education program in the country's Arusha region, raising concerns about student retention rates, according to the Regional Education … read more »
'One Million Kenyan Children Not in School'
Updated: Fri 12 Apr, 05:48 am
According to a report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), one million children in the country do not attend school despite free primary education that was … read more »
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Award-winning hip-hop group Camp Mulla is set to launch solo music careers. Read more »
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South Africa's president Jacob Zuma has expressed his shock and outrage at the death of more than 25 young men during what was reported as initiation and circumcision rituals. Read more »
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A former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has accused state governors of using the funds meant to increase access to basic education to hire thugs and praise singers for ... Read more »
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Scientists have drawn up the first Soil Atlas of Africa to help farmers, land managers and policymakers to better understand the resource and manage it sustainably. Read more »
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Interim Prime Minister Ali Larayedh described Ansar Al-Sharia as an illegal organisation after supporters of the Salafist group clashed with police. Read more »
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Threats by the international donor community has reportedly forced President Michael Sata to ask for the release of dozens of students who protested the removal of maize and petrol ... Read more »
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has discovered 67 universities illegally operating in the country. Read more »
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While digital technology is growing at an exceptionally rapid rate, the continent is engaging in educating people to meet the need for skilled employees and to tackle unemployment, ... Read more »
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Ethiopians spoke to The Guardian about the government's villagisation' programme which has left many from the Gambella region "bereft of land and loved ones". Read more »
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While Africa has made remarkable progress, it is unlikely most countries will meet the MDG goal by 2015 and millions of children are still not getting access to a decent education, ... Read more »
