• The Malala Fund will invest $50 million over five years to promote girls’ education• Nigeria is a priority due to wide gaps in access to secondary...
Côte d’Ivoire to introduce digital education in early schooling from 2025-2026
Goal is to build digital skills early and align with future...
Côte d’Ivoire to introduce digital education in early schooling from 2025-2026
Goal is to build digital skills early and align with future...
• The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved €25.5 million in funding to boost Mauritanian SMEs and stimulate inclusive growth.• Mauritania’s...
• The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved €25.5 million in funding to boost Mauritanian SMEs and stimulate inclusive growth.• Mauritania’s...
• World Bank advocates for green jobs as a strategic solution for Gabon's economy and youth unemployment.• Despite natural wealth, training in sustainable...
• World Bank advocates for green jobs as a strategic solution for Gabon's economy and youth unemployment.• Despite natural wealth, training in sustainable...
The Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute (INPHB), established in 1996 through the merger of several schools, is now considered Côte d’Ivoire’s...
The Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute (INPHB), established in 1996 through the merger of several schools, is now considered Côte d’Ivoire’s...
South Africa launched phase five of its Basic Education Employment Initiative, hiring 200,000 youths.
Budget constraints limit essential school...
South Africa launched phase five of its Basic Education Employment Initiative, hiring 200,000 youths.
Budget constraints limit essential school...
Kenya and Senegal share the top spot in the 2024 African Electricity Regulatory Index published by the African Development Bank (AfDB) on June 20, 2025....
Kenya and Senegal share the top spot in the 2024 African Electricity Regulatory Index published by the African Development Bank (AfDB) on June 20, 2025....
• Algeria to launch 40 new digital specialties in vocational training from next academic year• Plan aligns with national goal to train 500,000 ICT...
• Algeria to launch 40 new digital specialties in vocational training from next academic year• Plan aligns with national goal to train 500,000 ICT...
Burkina Faso to expand vocational education to support industrial growth
Plan targets skilled labor shortages and youth unemployment
Strategy...
Burkina Faso to expand vocational education to support industrial growth
Plan targets skilled labor shortages and youth unemployment
Strategy...
Government seeks to revise unemployment metrics to reflect informal labor
Official jobless rate at 32.9% may drop to 10% if informal work is...
Government seeks to revise unemployment metrics to reflect informal labor
Official jobless rate at 32.9% may drop to 10% if informal work is...
Youth unemployment in South Africa hits 62.4% in Q1 2025
Vice President Mashatile calls for mass entrepreneurship as urgent...
Youth unemployment in South Africa hits 62.4% in Q1 2025
Vice President Mashatile calls for mass entrepreneurship as urgent...
• The World Bank approves $88.7 million for the “Excellence in Learning” education project• The program aims to improve access and quality of...
• The World Bank approves $88.7 million for the “Excellence in Learning” education project• The program aims to improve access and quality of...
• South African academy WeThinkCode receives R35 million ($2 million) from Google.org• The program targets 12,000 youth in South Africa and Kenya,...
• South African academy WeThinkCode receives R35 million ($2 million) from Google.org• The program targets 12,000 youth in South Africa and Kenya,...
• Government plans to expand TVET access and build centers in every region• TVET funding rose 224% since 2018, but enrollment growth remains stagnant•...
• Government plans to expand TVET access and build centers in every region• TVET funding rose 224% since 2018, but enrollment growth remains stagnant•...
• SARB opens fully funded scholarships for fine arts students under age 35• Creative economy projected to grow 40% by 2030 and reach 10% of global GDP•...
• SARB opens fully funded scholarships for fine arts students under age 35• Creative economy projected to grow 40% by 2030 and reach 10% of global GDP•...
• Applications open until June 27 for AI-focused Llama Impact Accelerator• Program supports startups in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Senegal• Aims to...
• Applications open until June 27 for AI-focused Llama Impact Accelerator• Program supports startups in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Senegal• Aims to...
• 1,000 teachers and parents to be trained in school management in crisis zones• Supported by UNICEF and “Education Cannot Wait” to address low school...
• 1,000 teachers and parents to be trained in school management in crisis zones• Supported by UNICEF and “Education Cannot Wait” to address low school...
Vodacom Tanzania Foundation to invest $1.3 million over three years
Over 300,000 teachers to gain digital tools and...
Vodacom Tanzania Foundation to invest $1.3 million over three years
Over 300,000 teachers to gain digital tools and...
Over 200,000 young people assigned to 20,000 schools in fifth phase of job initiative
Program aims to boost education and tackle youth...
Over 200,000 young people assigned to 20,000 schools in fifth phase of job initiative
Program aims to boost education and tackle youth...
• MAAUN aims to sign deals with 50 universities in 21 countries to boost academic strength.• The partnerships will support research, student mobility, and...
• MAAUN aims to sign deals with 50 universities in 21 countries to boost academic strength.• The partnerships will support research, student mobility, and...
• Fewer than 1.5% of youth in sub-Saharan Africa are enrolled in vocational programs• Employers say graduates lack job-ready skills due to outdated...
• Fewer than 1.5% of youth in sub-Saharan Africa are enrolled in vocational programs• Employers say graduates lack job-ready skills due to outdated...
“Youth Forward 2025” program launched in partnership with GIBS
Targets entrepreneurs aged 18–35 with turnover above R100,000
Initiative...
“Youth Forward 2025” program launched in partnership with GIBS
Targets entrepreneurs aged 18–35 with turnover above R100,000
Initiative...
• CcHub and Mastercard Foundation launch third EdTech Fellowship cohort• 12 startups selected, including 6 led by women, receive up to $100,000...
• CcHub and Mastercard Foundation launch third EdTech Fellowship cohort• 12 startups selected, including 6 led by women, receive up to $100,000...
• Benin is accepting applications for the "Next Impact" program until June 14, offering funding and support to young entrepreneurs.• Selected projects can...
• Benin is accepting applications for the "Next Impact" program until June 14, offering funding and support to young entrepreneurs.• Selected projects can...
• Nigeria LNG has awarded around $90,000 in grants to 28 young entrepreneurs in Rivers State• The initiative is part of a broader SME-focused scheme...
• Nigeria LNG has awarded around $90,000 in grants to 28 young entrepreneurs in Rivers State• The initiative is part of a broader SME-focused scheme...
Kenya is promoting adventure tourism to create rural jobs amid 70% youth unemployment.
The Kenya Tourism Board launched a global campaign with BBC...
Kenya is promoting adventure tourism to create rural jobs amid 70% youth unemployment.
The Kenya Tourism Board launched a global campaign with BBC...
• 214 young refugees in Kakuma camp completed digital and entrepreneurship training.• The program was led by BrighterMonday Kenya with MasterCard...
• 214 young refugees in Kakuma camp completed digital and entrepreneurship training.• The program was led by BrighterMonday Kenya with MasterCard...
• SENEGEL training began May 23 in Kaolack for 50 youths; 300 to be trained in phase one.• Initiative targets 50,000 beneficiaries over three years to...
• SENEGEL training began May 23 in Kaolack for 50 youths; 300 to be trained in phase one.• Initiative targets 50,000 beneficiaries over three years to...
Pan-African program aims to train 1.2 million African youth over five years
Focus on creative industries, with an eye on jobs, culture, and...
Pan-African program aims to train 1.2 million African youth over five years
Focus on creative industries, with an eye on jobs, culture, and...
U.S. revokes Harvard’s ability to enroll new international students over alleged misconduct.
About 6,800 foreign students, including many Africans,...
U.S. revokes Harvard’s ability to enroll new international students over alleged misconduct.
About 6,800 foreign students, including many Africans,...
• Ministry launches 2025 scholarships for mining professionals and students• Training covers six fields, including geosciences and mining management•...
• Ministry launches 2025 scholarships for mining professionals and students• Training covers six fields, including geosciences and mining management•...
• The circular economy could create 7 to 8 million jobs globally, says ILO report• Countries like Ghana, Benin, and Burundi are investing in local crafts...
• The circular economy could create 7 to 8 million jobs globally, says ILO report• Countries like Ghana, Benin, and Burundi are investing in local crafts...
Pioneer Schools using TARL now reach 1.3M students, or 30% of primary learners
Math scores quadrupled; Arabic doubled; French tripled, per...
Pioneer Schools using TARL now reach 1.3M students, or 30% of primary learners
Math scores quadrupled; Arabic doubled; French tripled, per...
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda and KiBO Foundation train 1,000 women in Kampala
Program promotes economic independence and community-level...
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda and KiBO Foundation train 1,000 women in Kampala
Program promotes economic independence and community-level...
Congo to train 1,029 youths, including 500 girls, in key employment sectors
Youth unemployment stands at 42%, per World Bank 2021 data
Program...
Congo to train 1,029 youths, including 500 girls, in key employment sectors
Youth unemployment stands at 42%, per World Bank 2021 data
Program...
• A $1 million project by India and UNDP aims to support job access for 500,000 disabled Sierra Leoneans.• The initiative offers vocational...
• A $1 million project by India and UNDP aims to support job access for 500,000 disabled Sierra Leoneans.• The initiative offers vocational...
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