While much of the world grapples with an aging workforce, Sub-Saharan Africa is moving in the opposite direction. According to the World Economic Forum’s...
• GCTU asks government support to develop digital infrastructure and cyber lab.• University runs a specialized lab with 92 computers and smart boards for...
• GCTU asks government support to develop digital infrastructure and cyber lab.• University runs a specialized lab with 92 computers and smart boards for...
AltSchool Africa launches Nano-Diploma and AI assistant to boost skills
Courses offered in Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba to improve inclusivity
Programs target...
AltSchool Africa launches Nano-Diploma and AI assistant to boost skills
Courses offered in Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba to improve inclusivity
Programs target...
Firmin Édouard Matoko, former UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Africa, formally announced his candidacy for Director-General, emphasizing...
Firmin Édouard Matoko, former UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Africa, formally announced his candidacy for Director-General, emphasizing...
• Government unveils Teachers’ Council, digital learning, and AI integration plans• Focus on inclusion, digital skills, and aligning education with labor...
• Government unveils Teachers’ Council, digital learning, and AI integration plans• Focus on inclusion, digital skills, and aligning education with labor...
• Focus on technology, health, and engineering programs for Senegalese students• Move seeks to widen study opportunities for Senegalese youth in priority...
• Focus on technology, health, and engineering programs for Senegalese students• Move seeks to widen study opportunities for Senegalese youth in priority...
• Burkina Faso, Hungary sign higher education scholarship agreement• Deal includes political consultations to deepen bilateral ties• Partnership supports...
• Burkina Faso, Hungary sign higher education scholarship agreement• Deal includes political consultations to deepen bilateral ties• Partnership supports...
• AEF to host free online summit on Oct. 11, 2025• Focus: innovation, wellbeing, and impact in African teaching• Goal: equip teachers with skills to meet...
• AEF to host free online summit on Oct. 11, 2025• Focus: innovation, wellbeing, and impact in African teaching• Goal: equip teachers with skills to meet...
Ramaphosa urges AGOA renewal to fight youth job crisis
South Africa sees 62.4% youth unemployment in early 2025
Calls for U.S. ties, trade,...
Ramaphosa urges AGOA renewal to fight youth job crisis
South Africa sees 62.4% youth unemployment in early 2025
Calls for U.S. ties, trade,...
Mauritania launched Tesjil, a fully digital registration platform for the University of Nouakchott, its largest higher education institution.
The...
Mauritania launched Tesjil, a fully digital registration platform for the University of Nouakchott, its largest higher education institution.
The...
Job postings requiring AI skills in South Africa jumped 352% between January 2019 and July 2025.
The demand for AI roles rose 77% in the first...
Job postings requiring AI skills in South Africa jumped 352% between January 2019 and July 2025.
The demand for AI roles rose 77% in the first...
World Bank hosts Africa Skills for Jobs academy in Nairobi
Forum targets TVET reforms, industry links, inclusive training models
Aims to...
World Bank hosts Africa Skills for Jobs academy in Nairobi
Forum targets TVET reforms, industry links, inclusive training models
Aims to...
As Africa confronts major challenges in education and nutrition, school meal programs are emerging as a strategic tool that links access to education with...
As Africa confronts major challenges in education and nutrition, school meal programs are emerging as a strategic tool that links access to education with...
Madagascar aims to train 40,000 individuals in digital skills by 2028.
The initiative supports a national digitalization strategy backed by...
Madagascar aims to train 40,000 individuals in digital skills by 2028.
The initiative supports a national digitalization strategy backed by...
Only 67% of primary teachers in West Africa meet national qualification standards, and attrition rates reach over 20% in some countries.
UNESCO,...
Only 67% of primary teachers in West Africa meet national qualification standards, and attrition rates reach over 20% in some countries.
UNESCO,...
ECOWAS holds Banjul workshop to strengthen TVET and youth skills
Plans target modern curricula, labor alignment, and regional diplomas
Move...
ECOWAS holds Banjul workshop to strengthen TVET and youth skills
Plans target modern curricula, labor alignment, and regional diplomas
Move...
International employers hiring full-time remote workers from Africa are primarily motivated by three factors: access to a large pool of digitally native...
International employers hiring full-time remote workers from Africa are primarily motivated by three factors: access to a large pool of digitally native...
• Benin approves $509M plan for inclusive education reform• Targets out-of-school youth with flexible, bilingual learning model• Aims to cut dropout...
• Benin approves $509M plan for inclusive education reform• Targets out-of-school youth with flexible, bilingual learning model• Aims to cut dropout...
INP-HB and HABG signed an MoU to develop an Executive Master's in Compliance and Anti-Corruption.
The program aims to train competent professionals in...
INP-HB and HABG signed an MoU to develop an Executive Master's in Compliance and Anti-Corruption.
The program aims to train competent professionals in...
• Zambia aims to triple copper output by 2031 for green tech• Skills gap over 60% threatens mining job opportunities• World Bank urges training reforms to...
• Zambia aims to triple copper output by 2031 for green tech• Skills gap over 60% threatens mining job opportunities• World Bank urges training reforms to...
Abuja steps up training and support for young people through entrepreneurship.
Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) has already backed dozens of...
Abuja steps up training and support for young people through entrepreneurship.
Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) has already backed dozens of...
UNICEF warns of a global $3.2 billion decline in education funding by 2026, a 24% drop from 2023.
This could lead to 6 million more children...
UNICEF warns of a global $3.2 billion decline in education funding by 2026, a 24% drop from 2023.
This could lead to 6 million more children...
• Women represent nearly 50% of business owners in Benin, mainly in trade and crafts.• The DRC selected 20,628 women in 2025 for a micro-entrepreneurship...
• Women represent nearly 50% of business owners in Benin, mainly in trade and crafts.• The DRC selected 20,628 women in 2025 for a micro-entrepreneurship...
• Uganda faces a severe youth unemployment crisis, with over 81,000 applicants competing for just 280 public sector positions in a recent recruitment...
• Uganda faces a severe youth unemployment crisis, with over 81,000 applicants competing for just 280 public sector positions in a recent recruitment...
• Mauritania signs $300M deal for hybrid solar-wind power plant• Project to supply 60 MW continuously, operational by Sept 2026• Aims to reach 100%...
• Mauritania signs $300M deal for hybrid solar-wind power plant• Project to supply 60 MW continuously, operational by Sept 2026• Aims to reach 100%...
• East African ministers meet to align higher education regionally• Mutual diploma recognition discussed to boost graduate mobility and jobs• Goal: match...
• East African ministers meet to align higher education regionally• Mutual diploma recognition discussed to boost graduate mobility and jobs• Goal: match...
Afrobarometer: Education boosts demand for accountability in Africa
Survey of 54,436 shows educated citizens push transparency, good...
Afrobarometer: Education boosts demand for accountability in Africa
Survey of 54,436 shows educated citizens push transparency, good...
$15 mln program to upgrade digital education in 54 public colleges across Egypt
Project includes new ICT labs, better Internet, teacher training,...
$15 mln program to upgrade digital education in 54 public colleges across Egypt
Project includes new ICT labs, better Internet, teacher training,...
PFPI project aims to train 181,350 youth by 2027, backed by Mastercard Foundation
$3.2 mln seed fund to support entrepreneurship and...
PFPI project aims to train 181,350 youth by 2027, backed by Mastercard Foundation
$3.2 mln seed fund to support entrepreneurship and...
Nigeria will spend 158 bln naira ($104.9m) to train 650,000 youths in technical and digital skills.
The plan includes upgrading education...
Nigeria will spend 158 bln naira ($104.9m) to train 650,000 youths in technical and digital skills.
The plan includes upgrading education...
IHS Côte d’Ivoire and NABU Global aim to improve reading skills for 100,000 children.
The project includes 20 locally adapted titles, digital...
IHS Côte d’Ivoire and NABU Global aim to improve reading skills for 100,000 children.
The project includes 20 locally adapted titles, digital...
• Algeria to double vocational scholarships for young Africans• Focus areas include IT, agribusiness, and industrial maintenance• Goal is to boost youth...
• Algeria to double vocational scholarships for young Africans• Focus areas include IT, agribusiness, and industrial maintenance• Goal is to boost youth...
• Zambia hosts first Industrial Skills Week Africa, Sept 9–10• Event targets youth training for industrial jobs, innovation• AUDA-NEPAD, AU back...
• Zambia hosts first Industrial Skills Week Africa, Sept 9–10• Event targets youth training for industrial jobs, innovation• AUDA-NEPAD, AU back...
• CAR to seek $12.8B for 543 projects at investor forum• "Ambition 28" targets jobs, infrastructure, and diversification• Backed by World Bank, IMF,...
• CAR to seek $12.8B for 543 projects at investor forum• "Ambition 28" targets jobs, infrastructure, and diversification• Backed by World Bank, IMF,...
• Lagos launches education needs assessment covering 1,238 public schools• Data-driven plan aims to improve learning outcomes, teacher support• 70% of...
• Lagos launches education needs assessment covering 1,238 public schools• Data-driven plan aims to improve learning outcomes, teacher support• 70% of...
Ten new technical and vocational schools launched across Côte d’Ivoire.
Government targets millions of young people out of school and...
Ten new technical and vocational schools launched across Côte d’Ivoire.
Government targets millions of young people out of school and...
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