April 20
Nigeria: Nigeria's Tunde Onakoya Shatters World Record with 60-Hour Chess Marathon
Premium Times
He originally set out to do 58 hours, Onakoya persevered for a grueling 60 hours. Read more »
April 19
Liberia: CSOs Lobby With Lawmakers for Increment in Education Budget
Liberian Observer
The Education Advocacy Coalition recently concluded a meeting with lawmakers to rally for an increase in the national educational budget from 16.3 percent to 20 percent. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chitepo School of Ideology Important in Safeguarding Gains of Liberation Struggle
The Herald
The liberation war was fought and Independence won in 1980 but some subversive elements continue to undermine the gains of the struggle. Read more »
April 18
South Africa: Ndebele Artist Esther Mahlangu Honored with Math Doctorate - South African News Briefs - April 18, 2024
allAfrica
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South Africa: Illegal School in Limpopo Closed, but Parents Ask Why It Took So Long
GroundUp
Parents fear their children have lost years of education and will be held back Read more »
Liberia: Peal Welcomes New Leadership Team
Liberian Observer
The Professional Educators Association of Liberia (PEAL) proudly announced its newly elected leadership, with Madam Cecelia Cassel as its president. The induction ceremony took… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Children Must Embrace Education for Development' [opinion]
The Herald
Education, through science and technology, is a tool of national development and economic growth that all children should embrace in line with the country's economic blueprint, the… Read more »
April 17
Rwanda: Mental Health - Research Project Seeks to Address Illness in Rwandan Schools
New Times
Researchers from the University of Rwanda, in collaboration with Aarhus University in Denmark, have initiated the Cross-Mind project. This research programme aims to address and… Read more »
South Africa: Social Media for Sex Education - South African Teens Explain How It Would Help Them [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Most teenagers dread talking about sex with their parents. Their parents feel the same way. In some societies it's considered taboo to even broach the subject. And, even where… Read more »
Nigeria: 10th Chibok Anniversary - Students Call for Adequate Security in Schools
Daily Trust
University students from Kano, Katsina and Jigawa states have called for the provision of adequate security presence in schools as a measure of restoring parents' and students'… Read more »
Nigeria: Tenure Policy - NUC Management 'Ignores' Director's Retirement Notice
Premium Times
Sources told this newspaper that due to the systemic issues at NUC, the circular on the tenure policy was not presented to the management and staff of the agency. Read more »
Seychelles: Our Ocean Conference - Seychelles to Pilot Integration of Ocean Science in School Curriculum
Seychelles News Agency
Seychelles will pilot a project this year that integrates ocean science in its school curriculum, said President Wavel Ramkalawan on Tuesday at the heads of state high level… Read more »
Nigeria: Unlock Training Programme Enters Crucial Stage
Leadership
Participants thrilled by news of inclusion of trainees of Vocational and Skills Acquisition Centres in the Students Loan Bill Read more »
Uganda: Victoria University Pays Tribute to Former Chancellor Martin Aliker
Nile Post
Victoria University has described the late Dr Martin Jerome Aliker as a man who championed transparency and diligence in places of work. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Schools Defy Govt Directive On Holiday Lessons
The Herald
Some schools, especially private ones, have defied a Government directive banning holiday lessons and are charging learners for classes they are conducting during the holidays. Read more »
April 16
Rwanda: Ministry of Education Honors Former Employees, Students, Teachers Killed in Genocide
New Times
The Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) commemorated 77 former employees, as well as teachers and students who lost their lives during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
South Africa: South African Study Shows the Power of Sharing Daily Experiences for Teachers to Learn How to Include All Learners [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Globally, more than 258 million children and young people between the ages of 6 and 17 are not in school. In South Africa, the figure stands at 232,000 for children aged between 7… Read more »
Liberia: U.S. Embassy Dedicates 'American Shelf' At AMEU
Liberian Observer
The United States Embassy near Monrovia has inaugurated a new educational resource called the "American Shelf" at the African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU) near Monrovia.… Read more »
Ghana: Govt Has Done Little to Improve Our Condition of Service - Teachers Union
Ghanaian Times
The three teacher unions in the country say they are disappointed about the lacklustre attitude of the government towards the negotiation with teachers for better conditions of… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisian AI Institute to Be Set Up Next Academic Year (Minister)
Tunis Afrique Presse
"The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is working to set up Tunisia's first artificial intelligence (AI) institute at the University of Tunis, covering all… Read more »
South Africa: Leadership, Resilience Is Behind the Success of One Rural School [analysis]
Daily Maverick
It is possible for South African schools facing huge challenges to get noteworthy results. Read more »
Liberia: Ameu Pres. Lauds U.S. Government for Supports
New Dawn
Americans' support for the African Methodist Episcopal University has been recognized, as the University recently applauded America for continuous support. Read more »
April 15
Africa: 5 Questions Schools and Universities Should Ask Before They Purchase AI Tech Products [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Every few years, an emerging technology shows up at the doorstep of schools and universities promising to transform education. The most recent? Technologies and apps that include… Read more »
Nigeria: How Zamfara University Students, Staff Were Rescued After 207 Days
Premium Times
Mr Laka, said the 22 people, comprising 15 students and seven workers of the university, were abducted from the university in September 2023. Read more »
South Africa: Digital Textbooks Expand Learning for Engineering Students - South African Study [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In the past four years it's become increasingly common for part or all of a university student's learning to happen online. This transition to digital learning platforms has… Read more »