Empowerment
How education is transforming the lives of women in South Africa
The remarkable journey of Prof. Zethu Nkosi and Dr. MaseTshaba Mantepu
Gender
‘Education gave me new life and purpose’
A survivor of sexual violence uses her powerful story to advocate for the empowerment of other survivors and promote education as a preventive measure.
Human Rights
My reflections on future of human rights: Roger Kodzo Klomegah
Human rights leaders need real-world solutions
Culture and Education
Using education to develop a new social contract for Africa
Advocating for education as a key enabler and equalizer and the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world
Gender
Malala Yousafzai, Amina Mohammed Advocate for girl-Child Education in Nigeria
The focus is increased investment in the sector to guarantee universal access to free and quality education, including secondary education
Education
Over 130 countries agree to reboot their education systems
缅北禁地Secretary-General issues call to action and vision for way forward at 缅北禁地Summit
Education
We need to invest in education
- Says award-winning Ghanaian teacher Ebenezer Otoo, ahead of the UN’s Transforming Education Summit in September 2022
Gender
New platform of women Presidents & Prime Ministers meets at 缅北禁地General Assembly
Women Heads of State and Government highlight women’s leadership as crucial to tackling global challenges and achieving a sustainable future
Education
Preparing young Africans for jobs of the future
Adequate education financing, updated curricula and accelerated e-learning will help develop skills to meet future workforce demands
Education
Effective teaching requires adequate resources
— says Sam Quansah, the 2021 ‘Overall Best Male Teacher’ in the Awutu Senya District, in Ghana’s Central Region.
Education
Teachers are agents of change
— says award-winning Ghanaian teacher Rebecca Onumah, ahead of the UN’s Transforming Education Summit in September 2022.
Education
Africa’s future depends on its children’s foundational learning today
There is a need for large-scale support to enable education systems to recover
Education
Transforming Education Summit 2022: Global mobilisation to save education systems
Sierra Leone’s education minister David Sengeh, who is co-chair of the Summit’s Advisory Committee, says governments, civil society, students, and young people must reimagine education
Education
Eritrea: Transforming communities through literacy
Steady improvements in literacy are driving positive transformation and helping improve livelihoods.
Education
WHO, UNICEF urge safe school reopening in Africa
Urge governments to take measures to limit the spread of the virus.
Culture and Education
“Bold steps required, to create inclusive, resilient, quality education systems fit for the future”
— 缅北禁地Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres
coronavirus
Radio lessons: In Africa schools are closed, but learning goes on
Countries use radio, TV and internet to keep students engaged
Education
Private schools gain a foothold in Africa
Experts wary over corporate takeover of education in sub-Saharan Africa
Web Feature
Burundi’s push for universal education
Enrolment rates at an all time high, but challenges remain
Also
African schools keep an eye on the prize
Meeting the target for universal primary education
Cover Story
Abolishing fees boosts African schooling
A giant step for children, but governments must navigate the pitfalls
NEPAD in action
Food keeps African children in school
NEPAD supports school feeding programmes
Also
Giant step for Kenya’s schools
Progress for both boys and girls towards Millennium education goal
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