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Nigeria Approves New National Curriculum With Focus on Digital Skills
The Federal Ministry of Education has announced sweeping changes to primary and secondary education, emphasizing coding, AI basics, and digital literacy.
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Lecturers at 5 Kenyan Public Universities Begin Nationwide Strike
The Universities Academic Staff Union demands better pay and working conditions, affecting over 200,000 students as semester exams approach.
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UCT Partners With German University for AI Research Center
The University of Cape Town announces a R150 million collaboration with Technical University of Munich to establish Africa's largest AI research facility.
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Rwanda Introduces Mandatory Coding in Primary Schools
New education policy requires all primary students to learn basic programming, starting with Scratch and Python fundamentals.
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Ghana Offers 500 STEM Scholarships for Female Students
Government initiative aims to bridge gender gap in science and technology fields with full tuition and mentorship program.
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Mohammed VI Polytechnic University Enters Global Top 500
THE rankings show Moroccan institution making significant gains in research output and industry partnerships.
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Ethiopia Launches National Digital Learning Platform
New online education system will provide free access to curriculum-aligned content for 25 million students nationwide.
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Tanzania Approves 3 New Medical Schools to Address Doctor Shortage
Government aims to triple annual medical graduates by 2027 through new institutions and expanded capacity.
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