March 01
Kenya: 'They Saw Potential When I Saw Only My Mistake' - Training Nairobi's Teen Mothers
Nairobi's Passion to Share Foundation is empowering young mothers and girls who dropped out of school to build their own futures, teaching them the skills they need to start… Read more »
February 13
Senegal: Senegal University Suspends Student Associations Following Deadly Clashes
Senegal's largest university has suspended student associations after violent demonstrations over unpaid grants led to the death of a student. The victim's family has called on the… Read more »
January 25
Cote d'Ivoire: The Ivorian Entrepreneur Feeding Young Minds in Abidjan's Schools
Seeing the shortcomings of catering in local schools, an Abidjan entrepreneur created a chain of restaurants for schools and colleges - filling children's bellies so they can fill… Read more »
January 21
North Africa: Tunisia Flooding Kills Four As Record Rainfall Shuts Schools
Rainfall of a level not seen for more than 70 years has caused flooding in Tunisia, leaving four people dead. Authorities say schools and many businesses, particularly in the… Read more »
December 07, 2025
Malawi: Malawi Moves to Make Education Free As It Abolishes School Fees
Malawi's newly elected president, 85-year-old Peter Mutharika, has delivered on his campaign promise to make primary and secondary education free by abolishing almost all… Read more »
November 22, 2025
Nigeria: Gunmen Seize 315 Pupils and Teachers in Latest Nigerian Mass School Kidnapping
Gunmen have kidnapped more than 300 schoochildren and teachers in one of the largest mass kidnappings in Nigeria, a Christian group said Saturday. No group has yet claimed… Read more »
November 23, 2025
Nigeria: 50 Pupils Kidnapped From Nigerian School Escape Captivity
Fifty of the more than 300 students kidnapped from a Nigerian Catholic school last week have escaped, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) said Sunday, as Pope Leo appealed… Read more »
January 06, 2015
Mali: Ancient Timbuktu Manuscripts Shine
In 2012 Tuareg and Islamic separatists took over northern Mali, imposing draconian-style Islam on an already devout people. The invaders destroyed crucial works of Malian heritage… Read more »
