Africa Education News

[FrontPageAfrica] Suakoko -- The Cuttington University Alumni Association in the Americas on Thursday broke ground for the construction of the Agape Clinic at Cuttington University's main campus in Suakoko, marking what officials described as a significant step toward strengthening healthcare delivery for students and surrounding communities.

[Daily Maverick] South Africa has lost more than 32,000 teachers in just the past five years. A pioneering fellowship is stepping in to address this with the robust mentorship, community and psychological support our educators desperately need.

[Ghanaian Times] A Ghanaian MBA student at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Evans Adanya, has been named among one of five winners of the 2026 Stanford Impact Leader (SIL) Prize, one of the most prestigious social impact awards in global business education, carrying a $20,000 grant.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Adolf Mkenda, has requested Parliament's approval of a total budget of 2.394tri/- for the 2026/27 financial year, as his ministry seeks to implement five key priorities aligned with ongoing reforms in the education sector.

[New Era] Recognition at the National Youth Week Awards, held on the 29th of April 2026, placed Antonio Shapwanale among Namibia's young innovators when he received an award for exceptional innovation in the digital and technology industry.

[Daily Maverick] As an intense cut-off low-pressure system triggers Orange Level 8 warnings, education authorities have suspended classes in high-risk districts across these provinces. With severe flooding and disruptive snow forecast through Thursday, officials are prioritising the safety of pupils and staff amid life-threatening conditions.

[Nile Post] The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on student leaders to prioritise honesty, integrity and discipline in both leadership and daily life, saying these values are critical for success in the modern world.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to fast-track the full digitisation of education records across the country within the next two months, in a sweeping move aimed at improving accountability, planning, and transparency in the sector.

[This Day] GMYT Fashion Academy on Monday, May 4, 2026, inducted 21 budding entrepreneurs, marking another milestone in its drive to nurture young talents and promote socio-economic development through fashion and enterprise.

[This Day] No academic discipline is inherently useless, argues