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Malawi: Helping Orphans Reach for the Stars
University of California, Riverside's Gabriela Canalizo has embarked on a campaign to bring astronomy and excitement for education to HIV/Aids orphans in Malawi.
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Cameroon: Mathematicians Get Husbands Too
Females represent only 15 percent of the students in scientific fields at Cameroon's tertiary schools and universities, partly because they fear appearing unattractive to men.
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Sudan: More Striking Students Arrested
(file photo): More than 20 students have been arrested following their strike action against the payment of high tuition fees. Police are being accused of ill-treating those in custody.
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Where Have Africa's Future Builders Gone?
E. Hockstein/UNHCR
Young people around the world are facing an emerging opportunity divide between those who have access to a good education and those who do not.
Mauritania: Malian Refugees Educate One Another
At M'Bera refugee camp in Mauritania, Malian youth are playing a major role in preparing fellow refugees for a return to normal life. Credit More
Liberia: Children Face Bleak Future
Young students peer into a classroom. A new report suggests that half of primary school pupils living in Africa will reach adolescence unable to read, write, or perform basic numeracy tasks. More
Africa: Education the Uncontested Key
The UN estimates that there are currently 61 million primary-school-aged children out of school - a decrease from an estimated 115 million in 2001.More
Kenya: Skirts Spark Controversy
Students at the Rwathia girls high school in Kenya have demanded they be permitted to wear their uniform skirts short.More
South Africa: Writing Country's History - Only for the Brave
Madagascar Launches Research Network
Madagascar has launched an online research network which aims to boost science, technology and education in the country.More
Africa's Education Sector in Crisis?
School children in Ethiopia. While Africa has made remarkable progress, millions of children are still not getting access to an education, a new report by the Africa Progress Panel shows. More
Burundi Leaps Ahead in Education
A report by the United Nations has revealed that Burundi has topped the list of countries making the greatest strides in education. More
Cote d'Ivoire: Universities Reopen
Côte d'Ivoire's five public universities are set to reopen after being closed for two years following the unrest around the 2010 presidential election.More
Reduced Time for Angola's Teachers?
According to the Political Council of Opposition coalition, the winner of Angola's upcoming elections will be recommended to reduce the working hours of teachers. More
Nigeria: Raising the Bar on Education
Authorities have launched a campaign to raise the standard of education across the country. More
Kenya: Firms Relying More on E-Learning
Multinational and local firms seeking to develop their Kenyan employees' skill set are discovering e-learning as the next frontier in company training.More
InFocus: Education
Students who were arrested following theft of Grade 10 and 12 national examination question papers in Caprivi Region have appeared in court for questioning and investigations are ... Read more »
While the Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt in River State has called for seven days of mourning to honour the four slain students, who have also been identified, ... Read more »
Top Headlines
- Nigeria: End Child Marriage Through Education, UN Urges (Daily Trust)
- Angola: Audit Court Chief Denounces False Admission in Health and Education Sectors (ANGOP)
- Nigeria: Bank Supports St. Louise Special School (Daily Trust)
- Nigeria: Professor Isah Reappointed Vice Chancellor Kogi Varsity (Daily Trust)
- Nigeria: Finally, Some Good News From Our Universities (Daily Trust)
- Uganda: Govt Counts Sh400 Billion Loss in UPE Abuse (New Vision)
- Namibia: Praise for Student Pregnancy Policy (Namibian)
- Kenya: Bridge International Academies Feted At Africa Awards (Capital FM)
- Nigeria: From Dublin, Law School Set of '83 Plans Big (This Day)
- Namibia: Headstart for Good Bean Counters (Namibia Economist)
- Tanzania: Massive School Drop Out Disturbing (Daily News)
- Namibia: Next Stop, Durbs (Namibia Economist)
- Tunisia: 'France Offers Annually 1000 Scholarships to Local Students' - French Ambassador (Tunis Afrique Presse)
- Ghana: Mahama Should Give Us a Break (Ghanaian Chronicle)
- Tunisia: EU Willing to Support Country's Educational System Reform (Tunis Afrique Presse)
- Angola: Mbanza Kongo Polytechnic School Intends to Start New Courses (ANGOP)
- Rwanda: Tourism College Gets License to Award Degrees (New Times)
- Rwanda: Cricket Without Boundaries Takes Sport to Local Schools (New Times)
- Rwanda: Umurenge Saccos to Ease Teachers' Access to Financial Services (New Times)
- Zimbabwe: Zimpapers Launches Educational Programme (The Herald)
- Zimbabwe: 'We're Moving Towards a Robot Nation' (The Herald)
- Zimbabwe: Latest On Copota Crisis (The Herald)
- Uganda: KCCA to Construct Public Libraries in Kampala (New Vision)
- Nigeria: Floods - Delta Considers Indefinite Closure of Schools (Leadership)
- Tanzania: Sexual Abuse Rampant in Primary Schools (Daily News)
- Uganda: Olympic Champion Gets Makerere's Scholarship (Independent)
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