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Algeria Targets Youth Employment With 18 Centers of Excellence
Algeria launched a national network of 18 centers of excellence to develop skills and promote innovation. The centers target strategic sectors...
Benin Sets Up National Agency to Expand Distance Learning
 Benin creates National Distance Learning Agency, ministers approve statutes Pilot focuses on higher education, launching 2026-2027 academic...
Ghana Urged to Enforce Compulsory Education Law as School Dropouts Rise
 Africa Education Watch urges Ghana parliament to curb northern school dropouts Census finds 3,500 children dropped out in 2025 across five...
Senegal and Gambia Seal Five-Year Deal to Expand Student Mobility
 Senegal and Gambia agreed on a five-year action plan covering 2025–2030 to deepen cooperation in higher education, research and innovation. The...
Algeria, Tunisia Discuss Higher Education Reform at Border Universities Forum
 Algeria–Tunisia border universities forum opens in Souk Ahras Event focuses on digital higher education, innovation, competitiveness Forum...
From Training Gaps to Job Quality: Why Upskilling Matters for Africa’s Youth
 As the job market transforms and demands for specialized skills intensify, upskilling is emerging as a critical structural response for strengthening...
Burkina Faso urges universities to train more job-ready graduates
 Government reviews higher education reforms at 2025 conference Authorities push for more professional and market-driven training Youth...
Guinea Employment Rate Hits 52% as Informality Dominates Labour Market
 Guinea recorded an employment rate of 52% in 2025, according to the National Labour Observatory. The informal economy accounted for 77.4% of the...
East Africa Rolls Out Major AI Education Drive with University Network
 MindHYVE.ai and IUCEA partner to expand AI training across 170+ East African universities Agreement provides access to advanced agentic-AI tools,...
Côte d’Ivoire Plans Training, Internship Placements For 152,000+ Youth In 2026
 Côte d’Ivoire launches fourth PNSAR to boost youth employability Programme targets 152,237 youths with $47 million budget Internships,...
Nigeria Rolls Out TVET Programme to Train 1.3 Mln Young People
 Nigeria launches TVET programme targeting 1.3 million youths nationwide Training spans 1,600 centres, offers stipends and start-up kits Scheme aims...
Nigeria Secures $689M Education Pledge from Dangote Foundation Over Next Decade
 Dangote Foundation pledges 1 trillion naira for Nigerian education over decade Funding targets STEM, girls’ education, teacher training from...
Analysis | Growth-Sector Reforms Hold the Key to Africa’s Youth Employment Crisis
 Africa’s youth face high informal employment; decent jobs seen as vital for stability Key sectors with job potential include agriculture,...
Dual Apprenticeships Can Improve Youth Employability, Close Skills Gap – ILO
 Dual apprenticeships blend classroom training and workplace practice to meet labor needs Programs vary in duration and offer benefits for...
Nigeria Unveils National Plan to Tackle Drug Use Among Students
 Rollout to start in secondary schools and campuses, expanding nationwide in phases Surveys show rising youth drug use, with some states reporting...
Launch of KESSA: The New Generation of African Storytellers Reshapes the Continent’s Narrative
 (FRENCH-AFRICAN FOUNDATION) - Story School, the communication school of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), in collaboration with the...
South Africa, Mozambique Formalize Agreement to Strengthen Vocational Training
 South Africa and Mozambique sign deal to boost vocational and higher education Agreement targets skills development, qualification recognition, and...
Nigerian Group Aims to Train 2 Million Youth  in Practical Job Skills for Africa
 Push Africa plans to train 2 million youth in job-ready sectors Over 100 healthcare assistants graduated in partnership with AUST in Abuja Training...
Côte d’Ivoire’s Secondary School Enrollment Rises to 96.5% in 2024
 Secondary school enrollment rose to 96.5% in 2024, up from 58.6% Côte d’Ivoire built 608 public schools since 2011 to meet...
Interview | Celina Lee on Africa’s Path to Efficient and Relevant AI Solutions
 As global investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) accelerates, Africa is still working to define its own approach. The continent faces a complex...
Guinea Validates New Pre-School Education Framework and Standards
 Guinea approves new pre-school regulations after two-day national workshop Key texts define standards, staff roles, and institutional structure...
Ghana Expands Hands-On Science Learning with New STEMBox Initiative
 President Mahama launches STEMBox to boost practical science education Program aims to modernize learning and support local tech-focused...
Cybersecurity Analyst Demand Surges as Africa Faces Rising Attack Volumes
 Africa faces an average of 2,902 cyberattacks per organisation per week, with peaks in telecoms, finance and public services. Demand for...
Malawi Plans to Connect 2,000 Rural Schools to Internet by 2026
 The government plans to connect 2,000 rural secondary schools to the Internet under the “Connect A School” project. Nearly 6 million rural learners...
AGL and Digital Africa Launch the Joint Accelerate x Fuzé Challenge Programm in East Africa
 ( AGL) - On 21 November, Yiri by AGL (the innovation centre of the Africa Global Logistics - AGL group) and Digital Africa (a subsidiary of Proparco, AFD...
Senegal Cuts 2026 Public Service Budget by 11%
 Parliament approves a CFA11.96 billion budget for the ministry, down 11% from 2025. The government maintains its administrative-modernization...
Algeria, Belarus to Form Joint Committee on Education Cooperation
 Algeria and Belarus agree to form joint committee to expand education cooperation Talks focus on vocational training, digital integration, and...
Nigeria Deploys 240 Solar-Powered Tricycles to Improve Student Transport
 Nigeria launches 240 solar-powered tricycles across 12 universities to cut transport costs Government-funded program includes solar charging...
Liberia Expands Youth Training With EU-Backed TVET Facility
 Liberia, the EU and UNIDO began building a new TVET center in Tubmanburg to expand technical and vocational training for rural youth. The project,...
South Africa Rolls Out $29M Preschool Learning Fund for 115,000 Children
 South Africa launches a 496 m rand ECCE Outcomes Fund for preschool learning Program targets 2,000 centers and 115,000 children aged...
Namibia’s Meatco Foundation Launches Agribusiness e-Academy for Farmers
 Platform offers courses on agribusiness, climate-smart farming and financial planning Initiative targets low regional productivity and supports...
CALA Graduates New Cohort and Expands Its Leadership Programme to Francophone Africa
 (AGRA) - The Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA), an AGRA-led initiative and its implementing partner, the African Management Institute,...
West African Universities Draft Long-Term Training Plan to Meet Labor-Market Needs
 West African universities met in Dakar to address youth employment Delegates drafted a 10-15 year plan aligning training with jobs Only 16% of...
Morocco to Build Advanced Technology School in Dakhla
 Morocco signed an agreement to build the National School of Advanced Technologies (NSAT) in Dakhla with an investment of 100 million MAD (USD 10.8...
Why Human Capital Matters: The World Bank’s View and Its Importance for Africa
 Human capital includes knowledge, skills, and health built over life. Lifelong learning and adaptability are key to economic...
Benin’s Labor Force Participation Hits 75.68% in 2024, Yet Most Jobs Remain Informal
 Benin’s labor force participation hit 75.68% in 2024, among region’s highest Over 90% of jobs are informal, with low pay and no protections High...

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AI-backed agri-fintech is increasingly being used to pilot new rural credit models in Africa, where ...

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Sahel Alliance Establishes Investment Bank, Key Financing Decisions Pending

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Fitch Says Côte d’Ivoire Has “Left Political Risk Behind” as Rating Upgrade Highlights Strengthening Fundamentals

Fitch upgrades Côte d’Ivoire to BB, saying political uncertainty has lifted and the country has mo...

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