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Rwanda Launches Aviation and Logistics Diplomas as New Regulations Reshape Sector
Rwanda Polytechnic introduces Airline and Airport Management, and Logistics and Supply Chain Management programmes on March 25 New civil aviation...
Senegal Prepares to Recognize Daara Schools in Education Reform
 Government backs plan to officially recognize Daara schools Reform aims to integrate hundreds of thousands of students Authorities link move...
Zambia Expands Digital Learning Drive to Fix Gaps in Education System
 Government deepens partnership with UNICEF to expand digital learning Low literacy and school access highlight urgency of reform Technology seen as...
Guinea Launches Data Platform to Bring Order to Higher Education System
 Government launches Walisé platform to centralize university data Tool includes dashboards, mapping, and project monitoring features Move aims to...
Mali Bets on Mining Sector to Drive Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship
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Algerian universities enter global QS subject rankings for the first time
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Strathmore University Targets STEM Expansion in Kenya with $21 Million Complex
 Strathmore University launches a $21 million STEM complex to boost applied research and innovation Kenya counts only about 25% of...
Egypt, Sudan plan closer education cooperation as war disrupts schooling for Sudanese children
 Sudan, Egypt expand education cooperation amid conflict-driven system collapse Talks cover curricula, exams, technical education, Sudanese schools...
Niger, Algeria Explore Cooperation on Digital Skills Development
 Niger, Algeria plan cooperation on digital skills, ICT training Talks include skill centers, train-the-trainer programs for capacity...
The Digital Economy Runs on Code—and It Needs More Developers
 Demand for developers rises globally, driven by digital transformation Salaries and opportunities expand, including remote work for African...
South Africa Teams Up With Google to Train 5,000 in Digital Skills
 Government to award 5,000 Google certifications in AI and digital skills Program targets students, teachers, and underserved communities Initiative...
Guinea Leans on Private Sector to Make Training More Job-Focused
 Government seeks closer ties between training and employer needs Reform promotes apprenticeships and employer-led curricula Private sector...
Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso step up research cooperation
 Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso boost joint research, innovation cooperation Workshop trains researchers on management, commercialization,...
Demand rises for Zambia’s TVET bursary, with women making up nearly 70% of applicants
 824 applications received for 182 bursary slots in 2026, up 7.85% from 2025 Only about 22% of applicants selected, indicating strong competition...
Ghana Plans Rural Engineering University to Tackle Skills Gap and Regional Divide
 Ghana approves new engineering and agriculture university in rural areas Three campuses aim to expand access beyond major cities Project...
Côte d’Ivoire Ramps Up Science Teacher Hiring to Tackle Classroom Shortages
 Côte d’Ivoire launched recruitment for 2,000 science teachers More than 43,000 applied, but fewer than 8,000 were shortlisted The move aims to ease a...
Africa’s Growing PhD Pool Faces Limited Job Opportunities
 African countries have significantly increased PhD output, with tens of thousands of doctorates awarded across major economies. Only 11% of...
Private Initiative Trains Over 1,000 African Youth in AI Skills
 DeAfrica is training 1,068 participants from 45 African countries in AI The program aims to prepare youth for a fast-evolving AI-driven economy The...
Nigeria Moves to Reduce FX Outflows from Overseas Education with Coventry University Campus
 Nigeria plans Coventry University campus in Lagos with admissions expected in late 2026 Initiative aims to reduce outbound education spending and...
Central African Republic looks to Burkina Faso model to develop its skilled trades sector
 Central African Republic plans skilled trades chamber based on Burkina Faso model Initiative aims to boost youth training, jobs, and income...
Algeria Overhauls Training System With Shift to Skills-Based Model
 Algeria has launched a national framework to align training with measurable skills The reform replaces a system of over 400 specialties with...
Lomé, Gabon Health Universities Sign Cooperation Agreement on Research and Training
 Partnership covers research, exchanges, joint projects and funding efforts Deal aims to boost training, mobility and African health research The...
Cape Verde Turns to Portugal to Align Its Education System With Global Standards
 Cape Verde partners with Portugal to roll out international student assessments The move aims to benchmark performance and improve education...
Mali Partners With Orange to Digitize Universities
 Mali and Orange Mali plan a partnership to accelerate the digital transformation of universities. The initiative focuses on connectivity,...
Nigeria, Singapore Sign Agreement to Train Technical Education Instructors
 Nigeria partners Singapore’s ITEES to strengthen technical education system Program will train TVET teachers and school leaders Initiative aims to...
Algeria: Djezzy expands Student Campuce programme to drive mobile data growth
 Djezzy partners with 15 companies to develop digital services for students Initiative aims to increase demand for data and connected services Djezzy...
Algeria Sets Up Commission to Lead Digital “University 4.0” Plan
 Algeria’s University of Continuing Education has created a commission to steer its shift to “University 4.0.” The initiative aims to strengthen...
Microsoft Launches Free AI Training Platform for Young Africans
 Microsoft and Education Plus launched Empower+, a free digital learning platform. The initiative targets young people in 21 African countries,...
Learn with us | How to Build a Career as a Cryptocurrency Analyst in the Digital Finance Era
 Reading markets where most people see only chaos. In short, that is what a cryptocurrency analyst does. Neither trader nor developer, this professional...
Côte d’Ivoire Opens Civil Service Recruitment for Finance, Engineering and Medical Roles
 Government opens over 400 civil service exams for the 2026 session Six entrance exams announced for the École nationale d’administration de Côte...
Zambia Partners with UK Firm Obrizum to Deploy AI in Schools
 Zambia signed a memorandum of understanding with UK-based Obrizum Group Ltdto integrate artificial intelligence into its education system. The project...
Benin Launches First Three Projects in 26-School Agricultural Training Plan
 Benin approved the construction of three agricultural vocational schools in Bassila, Ouessè, and Zè, launching a broader program of 26 agricultural...
MTN, Educare Support South Sudan’s Push for Connected Classrooms
 South Sudan signs partnership with MTN South Sudan and Educare to expand digital learning in schools. Program will connect schools to the...
Malian Malaria Scientist Abdoulaye Djimdé Joins U.N. Secretary-General’s Science Advisory Board
 Malian malaria researcher Abdoulaye Djimdé has been appointed to the U.N. Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board. The body provides independent...
Algeria’s Youth Unemployment Program Meets Implementation Challenges
 Tebboune orders probe into barriers to youth unemployment benefits Allowance program launched 2022 pays 18,000 dinars monthly Youth...
Orange Guinea Expands Program to Train Women for Tech Careers
 Orange Guinea launches 2026 “Hello Women” program for digital careers Initiative offers training, mentoring, facility visits and women’s...

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