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Africa Advances Education and Skills Agenda At Continental Cesa Coordination Forum

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The African Union Commission, Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation and State Department for Basic Education, Government of Kenya, with participants from AU Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), UN Agencies, Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA) Cluster Leads and Members, and Development Partners, today officially opened the Continental Coordination and Capacity Forum for…

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Africa: Climate-Driven Disruptions to Education in Africa Raise Protection Risks for Millions of Children

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United Nations — The escalating global climate crisis has led to an increase in the frequency of climate-induced natural disasters, affecting millions worldwide. As governments struggle to keep up due to persistent funding shortfalls and inadequate preparedness and response mechanisms, education systems in Eastern and Southern Africa continue to deteriorate, pushing millions of children into…

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Africa: Unicef Projects Usd380bn Climate-Induced Loss in Education Earnings in Africa By 2050

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Nairobi — The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that climate-related disasters are increasingly disrupting education across Eastern and Southern Africa, potentially leading to as much as $380 billion in lost future earnings by 2050 if urgent action is not taken. A new report by UNICEF and consulting firm Dalberg, titled Protecting Children’s Learning…

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Africa: Dr Chambas Calls for Holistic Reform of Africa’s Education System

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THE African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has called on African leaders, particularly Ghana, to adopt a holistic approach to addressing challenges in the education sector. He said reimagining education was critical to empowering the human mind with creativity, critical thinking and ethical depth, which are essential for sustainable…

Businesses invited to comment on release of SA’s draft financial education policy

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South Africa has released a draft National Consumer Financial Education Policy for public comment, aiming to strengthen financial literacy and protect consumers from exploitation. Source: Pexels. The proposed framework seeks to improve decision-making, support financial well-being and co-ordinate efforts across the ecosystem in an increasingly digital economy while inviting stakeholders to contribute input before finalising…

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Africa: From Hunting Demons to Fighting for Gender Equality – Audrey Nuna Calls for Greater Investment in Girls’ Education At the United Nations

eriinfo.com3 months ago09 mins

UNITED NATIONS, New York – Grammy-winning artist Audrey Nuna – known to many as the singing voice of Mira in the film ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ – used her first appearance at the United Nations to call for greater investment in education for girls. She also spoke about the importance of representation and female-driven storytelling. Ms….

Google SA, DHET partnership brings AI to higher education

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Google SA country director Kabelo Makwane and DHET deputy minister Dr Mimmy Gondwe. (Image: Supplied) Google South Africa and the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) have inked a two-year commitment to upskill students and staff in the post-school education and training (PSET) system with artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills. This, amid heightened…

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Africa: Prof. Mcbagonluri Named Among Africa’s Top Education Leaders

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Prof. Fred McBagonluri, the President of Academic City University, has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the advancement of education in Africa. The recognition further reinforced the university’s growing reputation as a hub for nurturing exceptional leaders to advance the development of the continent. The honour was conferred at the 4th Africa Education Summit,…

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Africa: Covenant University Don Named Among Africa’s Leading Voices On Higher Education Reform

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A Nigerian academic and researcher at Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Dr. Ada Peter, has been recognised among 25 women shaping conversations on the future of higher education across Africa, by the Education Collaborative. The recognition places Peter alongside prominent education leaders and administrators from across the continent who are rethinking how African universities can…

Higher Education, Google to sign AI and digital skills agreement

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The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Google aimed at advancing digital skills development and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa’s education sector. The signing ceremony will take place at Google’s Johannesburg offices in Bryanston on Monday, 30 March 2026, and…