October 03
Nigeria: Group Donates 30 Desks, Exercise Books to Bauchi School
Daily Trust
A Bauchi-based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Kairos Initiative, has donated desks and other learning materials including books, pencils and cleaners to a primary school in… Read more »
Nigeria: Akinrinmade - Building Capacity in Stem Education Will Boost Development
This Day
Executive Director and Chief Finance Officer at Petralon Energy Limited, Adeola Akinrinmade, speaks about the motive behind the creation of the Future Leaders Programe and how it… Read more »
October 02
Ethiopia: Violence Erupts During School Protests in Alamata, Tigray
Addis Standard
Armed individuals, reported by local residents to be "affiliated with Tigrayan forces," attacked a gathering of young people outside Midre-Genet Primary School in Alamata town… Read more »
Africa: Studying Science Fiction Films Can Help Students Understand the Power Societies Have to Shape Our Lives [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Read more »
South Africa: SA Schools Shouldn't Wait to Start Teaching Kids Coding - - Here's Why
Daily Maverick
Even if the roll-out of the official curriculum is delayed, now is the time to get cracking Read more »
Nigeria: Polytechnic Bans Post-Exam Celebrations After Student's Death
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES reported how a graduating student, in a celebratory mood, had his car ploughed into a crowd of students, killing the victim and injuring two others. Read more »
Namibia: Education Ministry Suspends Classes At Kavango East School Amid Water Crisis
Namibian
Classes at Ndama Junior Primary School at Rundu have been suspended until further notice. Read more »
Rwanda: Marburg Outbreak - School Visits Suspended
New Times
The Ministry of Education has temporarily suspended monthly visits to students in boarding schools as part of measures to prevent the spread of the Marburg virus disease (MVD), a… Read more »
Liberia: Toe Town School in Crisis - Unsafe Building, Teacher Shortage Leave Students At Risk
Liberian Investigator
Toe Town Public School, an elementary institution in the heart of Timbo school district, is facing severe challenges including infrastructural issues, a shortage of qualified… Read more »
Nigeria: State of National Library [editorial]
Leadership
The poor state of the national library was the subject of a public outcry by the chief executive officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Professor Veronica Chinwe Anunobi. For… Read more »
South Africa: No, South Africa's Basic Education Laws Amendment Act Does Not Give Schools Control Over Gender-Affirming Healthcare
Africa Check
No, South Africa's Basic Education Laws Amendment Act does not give schools control over gender-affirming healthcare Read more »
Uganda: Bunyoro Kitara Diocese Bishop Jacob Ateirweho Cautions Students Against Early Sex
Nile Post
The bishop of Bunyoro Kitara diocese has cautioned students against engaging in early sex saying this risks their lives on getting sexually transmitted diseases especially… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Govt Purchases Private University At N11 Billion [press release]
Premium Times
The university is located at Majia town in Taura Local Government Area of the state. Read more »
South Africa: Couple Receives Prestigious Award for HIV/AIDS Work - South African News Briefs - October 2, 2024
allAfrica
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October 01
Angola: Angola Records 200 Cases of Human Trafficking in the Last Nine Years
ANGOP
Two hundred (200) cases of human trafficking have been recorded in Angola in the last nine years, the Secretary of State for Human Rights and Citizenship, Ana Celeste… Read more »
South Africa: Labour Court Rejects Appeal in Bursary Fraud Case - South African News Briefs - October 1, 2024
allAfrica
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Somalia: Somalia and U.S. Ink $68.5m Deal for Development, Focus On Education and Governance
Shabelle
The Federal Government of Somalia and the United States have formalized a significant partnership with the signing of a $68.5 million Development Assistance Grant Agreement in… Read more »
Kenya: TSC Announces Job Opportunities for 46,000 Teachers
Capital FM
The Teacher Service Commission has advertised a mass recruitment of 46,000 teachers across primary, junior secondary and secondary schools under permanent and pensionable terms. Read more »
Uganda: Lightning Kills Pupil, Three in Critical Condition in Mubende
Nile Post
Tragedy struck Maaya Primary School in Lubimbiri Sub County, Mubende District, after lightning killed one pupil and left three others in critical condition this evening. Read more »
South Africa: Learners in This Rural School Have One Teacher and No Toilets
GroundUp
Learners at Gcina Senior Primary in KwaGcina, Cofimvaba relieve themselves on an open field during the school day Read more »
Liberia: Starz University Launches Cyber Security Program
New Dawn
Starz University, one of Liberia's premier higher learning institutions licensed by the National Commission on Higher Education, launches its newest Bachelor of Science degree… Read more »
Nigeria: Dorcas Elisha - Woman On a Mission to Redefine Rural Education
Daily Trust
In the heart of Nigeria's rural communities, where the echoes of ambition often fade into the silence of inadequate resources, Dorcas Elisha stands as a beacon of hope. She is a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Academics, Sport a Key Combination
The Herald
African Boxing Union champion, Aliyah Phiri, says he rose from nothing because of the sport and believes more people can benefit from the game if grassroots development is taken… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 16 Pregnant Pupils Fail to Write Grade Seven Exams
The Herald
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Nigeria: NNS Delta Donates Slashers, Generating Set, Books, Others to Schools in Delta LG
This Day
The Nigerian Navy Ship Delta (NNS Delta) has donated several items including slasher machines for cutting grass to three selected primary schools in Warri in Warri South Local… Read more »