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[Nile Post] Interdicted on the eve of a crucial University Council sitting that debated and rescinded the appointment of a deputy vice-chancellor, Nawangwe now says Deus Kamunyu can return to work
Nigeria: Private Varsities' Suspension and Matters Arising (link is external)
[Leadership] The government's suspension of the establishment of private universities in the next one year has raised concerns and debates across the country, sparking discussions about the implications for the future of higher education.
Nigeria: NUC Signs MOU to Build AI Ecosystem Across Varsities (link is external)
[Leadership] The National Universities Commission (NUC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Daimlas Corporation, a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation, to establish a comprehensive AI ecosystem across Nigerian universities.
Nigeria: Students Urged to Rise Above Societal Pressures (link is external)
[Leadership] Students of Government Day Secondary School, Mpape, Abuja, have been urged to stay focused on their dreams and aspirations despite the challenges posed by their environment.
Nigeria: Chef Dammy Is Back! Begins Professional Culinary Training in Lagos (link is external)
[Premium Times] Almost 20 months after she attempted the Guinness World Record for the longest individual cooking marathon, Chef Dammy has made a grand return to the spotlight!
Congo-Kinshasa: Des cours en ligne pour les étudiants dans l'est du pays (link is external)
[DW] Pour continuer à assurer les cours dans les zones contrôlées par le M23, Kinshasa envisage de lancer un programme d'enseignement en ligne pour les étudiants.
Congo-Brazzaville: Enseignement supérieur - La ministre de tutelle visite les travaux de construction de l'université de Loango (link is external)
[Les Dépêches de Brazzaville] Accompagnée de quelques autorités locales, la ministre de l'Enseignement supérieur, Delphine Edith Emmanuel, s'est rendue le 11 février au chantier de construction de l'université de Loango, dans le département du Kouilou.
Afrique de l'Ouest: Ouverture à Dakar du Sommet des acteurs du changement sur l'éducation et l'emploi (link is external)
[APS] Dakar -- Le Sommet des Acteurs du Changement s'est ouvert mercredi à Dakar, réunissant des décideurs politiques, des experts de l'éducation, des représentants du secteur privé et des innovateurs sociaux pour débattre des défis et des opportunités liées à l'éducation, à la formation et à l'employabilité en Afrique de l'Ouest.
Somalia: Somalia, Azerbaijan Ink Deals to Boost Cooperation in Education, Energy, and Security (link is external)
[Shabelle] Baku, Azerbaijan -- Presidents Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia and Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan signed several key agreements on Wednesday aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation.
South Sudan: Ethiopia Strengthens Ties With South Sudan Via Scholarships (link is external)
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia and South Sudan committed to strengthening bilateral ties through education, with Ethiopia providing free education to 644 South Sudanese students this school year, Ethiopian Embassy in South Sudan announced.
Rwanda: Rwanda Targets Firewood-Free Cooking in Schools By 2032 (link is external)
[New Times] The government has set a goal of phasing out the use of firewood and charcoal in schools by 2032, replacing them with fuel-efficient stoves and cleaner alternatives, such as liquified natural gas (LPG).
Nigeria: Speaker Abbas Aide Pays JAMB Registration Fees for 200 Plateau Students (link is external)
[Daily Trust] The Special Assistant to the Speaker of the House of Representatives on Youth Matters, Lamir Umar, has sponsored 200 indigent students across Plateau State, to sit for the Joint Admission And Matriculation Board (JAMB).
Students to learn how to work from home (link is external)
Lincoln College says the option as part of its T-level curriculum was to "reflect industry itself".
Closing nursery warns of 'childcare crisis' (link is external)
Hunter's Bar Playschool opened in 1975 and is having to close as staff say government funding is too low.
Teacher avoids ban despite safeguarding issue (link is external)
A teacher acknowledges a pupil said she was being abused at home and should have been kept in school.
South Africa: Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease at Durban School - South African News Briefs - February 13, 2025 (link is external)
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Rwanda: Shortage of Trained Teachers, Stigma Hinder Inclusive Education in Rwanda (link is external)
[New Times] Advocates for people with disabilities are calling for urgent solutions to challenges such as stigma and the shortage of trained teachers, which continue to hinder the full implementation of inclusive education in Rwanda.
South Africa: Free State Students Return to Class After Protests Pause (link is external)
[GroundUp] But SRC warns protests could start again if the university's management fails to follow through on its commitments
Malawi: Malawi University Students Feel Impact of U.S. Aid Freeze (link is external)
[VOA] Blantyre, Malawi -- Public universities in Malawi have ordered all students sponsored by USAID to drop out or seek other sources of funding if they want to remain in school. This follows the 90-day freeze on U.S. foreign assistance recently announced by President Donald Trump.
Sénégal: Les étudiants toujours sous le choc s'interrogent sur les circonstances du décès (link is external)
[Sud Quotidien] La mort de l'étudiant Matar Diagne, de l'Université Gaston Berger (UGB) de Saint-Louis, dont le corps sans vie a été retrouvé dans sa chambre, dans la soirée du lundi 10 février 2025, a été sur toutes les lèvres au sein du campus social, hier mardi, lendemain de cette découverte macabre. C'est d'ailleurs le principal sujet de discussion pour ces étudiants de Sanar qui se questionnent sur les circonstances réelles du