June 03
South Africa: Western Cape Schools in Eden and Central Karoo Close Amid Severe Weather Warnings
SAnews.gov.za
The Western Cape Education Department has announced the temporary closure of all public ordinary and special needs schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education Districts on… Read more »
Nigeria: Abduction - Oyo Nut Meets Makinde, As Teachers' Strike Continues
Premium Times
The union said its meeting with the governor centred on its ongoing strike, demand for the rescue of the victims and strengthening of security across schools in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Abductions - Parents Panic As Adeleke Dispels Osun School Bandit Scare
Vanguard
FOLLOWING rumours of terrorists' invasion of some towns in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke, yesterday, reassured residents of adequate security across schools in the state. Read more »
Liberia: WAEC Threatens Legal Action Over Claim of Armed Police At Exam Centers
New Dawn
MONROVIA, June 3, 2026; The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has threatened legal action against media outlets and social media platforms over a viral Facebook post… Read more »
Kenya: COFEK Seeks Ouster of Education PS Julius Bitok, Cites Passport Scandal Allegations
Capital FM
The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has petitioned the Public Service Commission (PSC) to initiate proceedings for the removal of Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo, Borno School Abductions - Teachers Protest Nationwide As Can Seeks State of Emergency On Insecurity
Leadership
I NUT threatens national strike amid protests in Kano, Lagos, Jos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, others Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo, Borno Kidnappings - More Pressures On Govt, Governors to Rescue Abducted School Children
Vanguard
LAGOS -- The Federal Government and governors yesterday came under intense pressure to immediately secure the release of teachers, pupils and students abducted by terrorists in Oyo… Read more »
Tanzania: State to Honour Best Teachers
Daily News
THE government will on June 6 recognise outstanding pre-primary, primary and secondary school teachers during the Fourth National Teaching Skills Competition, as part of efforts to… Read more »
Rwanda: Stelir Draws to a Close, Leaving 10,000 Teachers and a System Transformed
New Times
When the Secondary Teachers English Language Improvement Rwanda (STELIR) project closed its doors on May 26, 2026, the mood at the ceremony was not the sigh of an ending but… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Govt, Police Dismiss Bandit, School Kidnap Rumours
Vanguard
AKURE -- The Ondo State Government and the State Police Command have dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging a bandit invasion and the kidnapping of students in a… Read more »
Nigeria: Borno Activates Cholera Prevention Protocols in Schools
Vanguard
- The Borno State Government has directed the immediate activation of cholera prevention and control measures in schools following a confirmed outbreak of the disease in Maiduguri… Read more »
Nigeria: LSEF Promotes Tech Education At Holy Ghost College, Owerri With Ai-Tech Centre
Vanguard
The Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF), established by Africa's foremost serial digital entrepreneur, Leo Stan Ekeh, has donated a multi-million-naira state-of-the-art AI-Tech Centre… Read more »
Nigeria: CBT-Wassce Excels in Govt Schools - No Major Glitches Recorded - Education Minister
Vanguard
...Says students embrace digital exams as FG eyes full transition to computer-based testing. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Baati Unveils 2026 Photography Competition Linking Conservation to Education
Nile Post
Uganda Baati Limited, through the Safal Uganda Baati Foundation, has officially launched the 2026 edition of the Safal Eye in the Wild Competition, a regional initiative that uses… Read more »
Sudan: Prime Minister Reaffirms Support for Higher Education Ministry Plans and Programs
SNA
KHARTOUM, June 3, 2026 (SUNA) - Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris has reaffirmed his full support for the plans and programs of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific… Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Parents Face Admissions Anxiety As Department Blames 'Double-Parked' Offers
Daily Maverick
As anxiety mounts over the Western Cape's 2027 school placements, the Western Cape Education Department is pleading for patience and says the current lack of space is largely… Read more »
Uganda: Ian Kyeyune Vows to End Teacher Shortage in Wakiso Schools
Nile Post
The newly elected Wakiso District Chairperson, Eng. Ian Kyeyune, has pledged to address the persistent shortage of teachers in government schools, describing adequate staffing as a… Read more »
Uganda: Al Mustafa Islamic College Principal Visits Next Media Park, Signals Education and Media Partnership With Salam TV
Nile Post
Dr Rouhallah Dehghani, Principal of Al Mustafa Islamic College, today, June 3, 2026, paid a courtesy visit to Next Media Park, where he held discussions on advancing Islamic… Read more »
Nigeria: The Invisible Gavel - Why We Must Question Ai Detectors in the Classroom
This Day
There is a quiet crisis unfolding in the halls of our universities. As generative artificial intelligence becomes a staple of the modern toolkit, a parallel industry has emerged… Read more »
June 02
Nigeria: Ireland Tightens Rules for Long-Term Student Visa Applications
Leadership
International students planning to study in Ireland for more than three months must now obtain a long-term study visa before travelling, the country's Immigration Service Delivery… Read more »
Sudan: Cabinet Directs Formation of National Committee to Address Education Issues
SNA
Khartoum, June 2, 2026 (SUNA) - The Council of Ministers held its regular meeting on Tuesday afternoon in Khartoum under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris. Read more »
Nigeria: Benue Varsity ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Benefits, Others Issues
Vanguard
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Benue State University, BSU, Branch, has announced an indefinite, total and comprehensive strike action, citing unresolved welfare… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Strike Grounds Activities At Benue University
Leadership
Academic activities at the Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (MOAUM), formerly Benue State University (BSU), have been paralysed following an indefinite strike by the… Read more »
Rwanda: National Practical Exams Begin On Wednesday
New Times
The Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) through the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) will officially launch the 2025/2026 National Practical Examinations on… Read more »
Kenya: Secondary Schools Alumni Body Demands Nationwide Dormitory Safety Audit Following Deadly Utumishi Girls Fire
Capital FM
The Consortium of Secondary Schools Alumni Associations of Kenya (COSSAAK) has called for an urgent nationwide audit of dormitory safety and emergency escape systems in all… Read more »
