June 07
Uganda: Moroto Schools Record Low Turnout As Term 2 Enters Third Week
Independent (Kampala)
Schools in Moroto District remain half empty as the second term enters its third week. Head teachers blame hunger, child labour, and domestic work for the poor turnout. Read more »
Kenya: Government Orders Nationwide Audit of Boarding Schools Amid Rising Unrest
Capital FM
The government has ordered a nationwide inspection of boarding schools following a rise in student unrest that has forced several institutions to close and send learners home. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Wants Learner-Centred Classrooms - but Many Teachers Still Favour Old Methods [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Across Africa, countries are redesigning school curricula to prepare children for the demands of the 21st century. These reforms aim to nurture creativity, critical thinking,… Read more »
Nigeria: We Are Losing Patience Over Our 42 Abducted Schoolchildren - Askira-UBA Leaders
Leadership
Stakeholders from Askira-Uba local government area of Borno State yesterday said they were losing patience over government's inaction on the 42 pupils abducted from Mussa Primary… Read more »
Nigeria: An Epidemic of Stolen School Children
This Day
The authorities must do more to secure and protect our children Read more »
South Africa: Media Statement - Proper Assessment Needed for Bay Schools Following Weekend Floods, Select Committee On Education [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Chairperson of the Select committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries, Mr Makhi Feni, has called on district circuit managers in Gqeberha to make proper… Read more »
South Africa: 'It's Hollywood' - MPs Slam Leadership Vacuums As Higher Education Sector Positions Remain Unresolved
Daily Maverick
As criticism mounts over acting appointments across the higher education sector, MPs have questioned why permanent appointments have not been filled. A leaked letter obtained by… Read more »
Nigeria: Will Ogbomoso Be the Turning Point?
This Day
The nationwide protest organised by the National Union of Teachers (NUT) over the Ogbomoso school abductions is a welcome development. And for many reasons. For one, newspapers are… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov. Abdulrazaq, Emir, Others Mourn As Ex-Unilorin VC, Ambali Dies
Leadership
A former vice chancellor of the University of Ilorin and chairman of the Governing Council of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, died yesterday at… Read more »
Uganda: Buzeki Warns Teachers Against Neglecting Government Schools As Enrolment Falls
Nile Post
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki has warned teachers in government schools against enrolling their children in private schools. Read more »
Uganda: Seku Urges Schoolgirls to Prioritise Education, Personal Devt
Nile Post
National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC) Commissioner Hellen Seku has urged schoolgirls to prioritize education, personal development and financial independence. Read more »
Uganda: Entebbe Teachers Trained On Use of Walimu App to Ease Access to Sacco Loans
Nile Post
A total of 150 teachers in government schools in Entebbe Municipality have been trained on how to use the Walimu App to access Walimu SACCO loans directly through their… Read more »
June 06
Kenya: Kisumu Girls, Kakamega High Release Students As School Unrest Spreads
Capital FM
Two national schools on Saturday directed parents and guardians to collect their children amid growing concern over rising cases of student unrest reported in schools across the… Read more »
Angola: 'Luanda to the Universe' Project Encourages Construction of Space Prototypes
ANGOP
Approximately 300 children and teenagers participated Saturday in the 14th edition of the "Luanda to the Universe" project in Luanda in the construction of prototypes of equipment… Read more »
June 05
South Africa: FlySafair Cuts Fuel Surcharge by 40% - South African News Briefs - June 5, 2026
allAfrica
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Tanzania: Tanzania, Sweden Agree to Deepen Bilateral Ties in Trade, Investment, Education, Technology
Daily News
TANZANIA and Sweden have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with both countries seeking to expand cooperation in trade, investment, education,… Read more »
Nigeria: Thousands of Nigerian Girls Missing School Over Period Poverty - Theresa Moses
Vanguard
Founder of Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation, Theresa Moses, has raised concern over the growing impact of period poverty on girls' education and well-being, revealing that… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Introduces New Textbook Ranking System, Mandates Fresh Assessment Nationwide
Vanguard
... publishers, authors face June 19 deadline as new approval regime takes effect Read more »
Nigeria: University Officials, Communities Alarmed As Flood Cuts JoSTUM Off Makurdi
Vanguard
..we 'll fix it in 21 days - RAAMP State Project Coordinator assures Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Vows to Crush Kidnappers, Rescue Abducted Pupils in Oyo, Borno
Vanguard
Abuja -The Federal Government, yesterday, launched a renewed offensive against terrorism and kidnapping, declaring that no effort will be spared to rescue abducted schoolchildren… Read more »
Kenya: Don't Force Exams At the Expense of School Stability, Bitok Tells Teachers
Capital FM
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has cautioned teachers and school administrators against forcing students to sit examinations when they express anxiety or indicate… Read more »
South Africa: Putting UCT Global Surgery On the World Stage
UCT
In June 2019, Professor Salome Maswime took a leap of faith when she and her husband, Gundo Vhusani Maswime, packed their two young sons, Farai and Taurai, into a car and left… Read more »
South Africa: Tackling Transformation in Research At UCT
UCT
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Employment Equity Cluster 10 Collective (EEC 10) recently hosted a colloquium in commemoration of Africa Month. This to facilitate deep… Read more »
Ghana: 67 Forklift, Mobile Crane, Excavator Operators Graduate From Regional Maritime University.
Ghanaian Times
Sixty Seven youth who underwent training to operate forklift, mobile crane and excavator on Wednesday graduated from the Regional Maritime University in Accra under the theme:… Read more »
Ghana: Omnibsic Partners 2 Orgs to Launch Plastic Recovery Initiative in Schools
Ghanaian Times
A project aimed at promoting responsible plastic waste management and environmental sustainability among students in selected senior high schools in Accra has been launched. Read more »
