Source: Save the Children |

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Violence in North Kivu Forces Over 500 Schools to Close, With Teachers Kidnapped and Students Terrified

Since the beginning of 2024, violence has forced about 190 schools to close their doors, according to Save the Children’s analysis of data from the education cluster

A spike of violence in the North Kivu region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has forced 540 schools to close in the past year, creating chaos for children and putting them at risk of being recruited by armed forces, forced into work, Save the Children said. Since the…

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Source: High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania Abuja, Nigeria |

The Mission Visits the Ongoing Voice of Nigeria Kiswahili Class

The training is organized by the High Commission in collaboration with VON, BAKITA and Tanzanian Diaspora

On 26 March 2024, Tanzania High Commission visited the ongoing Voice of Nigeria (VON) Kiswahili class. The training is organized by the High Commission in collaboration with VON, BAKITA and Tanzanian Diaspora. It is aimed at equipping participants with basic Kiswahili knowledge, in line with the existing MOU between Voice…

Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana |

Vice President Bawumia Commissions Another Fire Service Academy and Training School to Take National Tally to 3

The newly-commissioned training school has modern training facilities and equipment, including two hydraulic platforms to reach the 16th floor, to fight fires and effect rescue for key institutions

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has commissioned the 2nd National Fire Service Training School built by the Akufo-Addo Government, bringing the total number of Fire Service Training Schools in Ghana to three. Prior to the present governemt assuming office in 2017, Ghana had only one Fire Service Training School,…

Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana |

Duayaw Nkwanta Traditional Council Commends New Patriotic Party (NPP) Government for Making Fire Service Training School Dream Possible

The Vice President announced that a third Fire Service Training School built by the government in the Eastern Region, will soon be commissioned

The Duayaw Nkwanta Traditional Council has expressed immense gratitude to the Government of President Akufo-Addo, for making its dream of having a Fire Service Academy and Training School in the area possible. The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Tuesday March 26, 2024, commissioned a new Fire Service Training School…

Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana |

Vice President (VP) Bawumia Commissions Another Fire Service Academy And Training School To Take National Tally To 3

The newly-commissioned training school has modern training facilities and equipment, including two hydraulic platforms to reach the 16th floor, to fight fires and effect rescue for key institutions such as the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS)

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has commissioned the 2nd National Fire Service Training School built by the Akufo-Addo Government, bringing the total number of Fire Service Training Schools in Ghana to three. Prior to the present governemt assuming office in 2017, Ghana had only one Fire Service Training School,…

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    • The Director General of the African Development Bank for East Africa, Nnenna Nwabufo (second from left) visits the laboratory of the East African Nutritional Sciences Institute, accompanied by other officials
    • The Director General of the African Development Bank for East Africa, Nnenna Nwabufo (fifth from left) visited the modernization works at the port of Bujumbura, which are currently underway
    • (Left to right), Marcellin Ndong Ntah, the Bank’s Chief Economist for Burundi, Pascal Yembiline, head of the Bank’s country office in Burundi, Nnenna Nwabufo, Director General of the African Development Bank for East Africa and Olivier Suguru, President of the Federal Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Burundi, at the end of the discussions with the Burundian private sector
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Burundi: African Development Bank Director General for East Africa commends progress of Bank-funded projects

The involvement of the Burundian Ministry of Education in implementing this innovative project aimed at benefiting countries in the East African Community

The Director General of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) for East Africa, Nnenna Nwabufo, has expressed satisfaction with the implementation of projects funded by the Bank in Burundi. During her four-day visit to the East African nation between March 18-21, Ms Nwabufo assessed the progress of projects supported by the…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVETs) Key to Unlocking Youth Potential, President Ruto

The objective is to use the power of technical vocational education and training (TVET) to push the potential of young people to positively contribute to economic growth

The government is strengthening technical and vocational education to enhance the country’s capacity to offer practical training, President William Ruto has said. The objective is to use the power of technical vocational education and training (TVET) to push the potential of young people to positively contribute to economic growth. He…

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Source: Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) |

Canon Academy Video Roadshow Set to Transform Filmmaking Education Across Africa

The roadshow spanning multiple countries including Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Algeria and many more, will offer an immersive experience to filmmaking enthusiasts unlike any other

In alignment with the company’s steadfast commitment to advancing education and empowerment, Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com) is excited to announce the arrival of the Canon Academy Video Roadshow in Africa; The roadshow spanning multiple countries including Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Algeria and many more, will offer an immersive experience…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

Central African Government expands schools meals coverage to boost food production and help children learn and grow in school

The national homegrown school meals programme aims to provide safe and nutritious school meals to Central African children, increasing its coverage to 400,000 school children by 2027, up from 150,000 in 2023

The Government of the Central African Republic (C.A.R) in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), has announced a nationwide expansion of the homegrown school meals programme targeting 400,000 children across the country. The plan was announced on Friday last week by President Faustin Archange Touadera during the…

Source: U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria |

United States Educational and Cultural Exchanges Drive Inclusive Economic Growth

Assistant Secretary Satterfield delivered remarks at the University of Lagos on the importance of cultural diplomacy in Africa and announced three new exchange programs for the creative industries

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield traveled March 19-21 to Lagos and Abuja, where she highlighted a broad range of U.S. public diplomacy programs that help to expand access to education and economic opportunities in the creative industries. U.S. Educational And Cultural Exchanges Drive Inclusive…