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Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Workshop on enhancing quality education

Evaluation of students’ academic performance includes the knowledge students have gained, the capacity they have developed, as well as the results they have registered, including the modalities for promotion and failure to pass to the next level

The Ministry of Education organized a workshop focusing on refining and enhancing guidelines for evaluating students’ academic performance, promotion to the next level, and support for weaker students. The workshop was conducted in Dekemhare city from 16 to 18 March. Speaking at the event, Dr. Halima Mohammed, Minister of Education,…

WHO Regional Office for Africa
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Health profession regulators agree on education quality standards in Africa

The agreement comes at a critical time for the Region, which faces a projected shortage of 6.1 million health professionals by 2030, driven by high attrition, outmigration and persistent mismatches between training outputs and evolving population health needs

Health professions regulatory bodies, education leaders and technical experts from across the African Region have reached a landmark consensus on the Africa Health Professions Education Quality Standards (AHPEQS), establishing a shared continental framework to strengthen the quality, relevance and responsiveness of health professional training. The agreement comes at a critical time…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Students’ week in Adi-Keih sub-zone

The students’ week, in which students from 22 schools took part, featured cultural and sports competitions

Students’ week has been conducted in Adi-Keih sub-zone under the theme “Our Culture – Reflection of Our Values and Identity.” The students’ week, in which students from 22 schools took part, featured cultural and sports competitions. Mr. Amanuel Mel’ake, head of culture, sports, and health in the sub-zone, said that…

World Health Organization - Uganda
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Uganda Deploys 348 New Community Health Extension Workers to Strengthen Integrated Services Delivery

As the 348 graduates take their posts, they bring renewed hope that Uganda’s long-term vision for a strong, people-centred PHC system is becoming a reality

Uganda’s ambition to transform Primary Health Care through resilient community health systems entered a decisive phase on 4 March 2026, when a cohort of 348 newly trained Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) was passed out in a high-profile ceremony held in Mbarara City and Rukungiri District.  The passing out event…

Merck Foundation

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Dr. Rasha Kelej Continues to Advance Cancer Care in Africa by Providing 269 Oncology Scholarships for 34 African Countries and Beyond

Merck Foundation is establishing Multidisciplinary Oncology Care teams in many African countries by providing scholarships of One year clinical training in most of oncology sub- specialties

Merck Foundation together with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health continues to build cancer care capacity by providing around 269 Scholarships of One-year Clinical Training in many oncology sub- specialties, and One year and Two year Post Graduate Diploma and Master Degree of Cancer and Clinical Oncology, Medical Oncology…

Junior Achievement (JA) Africa

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Junior Achievement Africa (JA Africa), Union Chrétienne de Jeunes Gens (YMCA) and Boeing Empower Future Entrepreneurs in Togo

The JA Company Program in Togo encouraged participants to develop business ideas that address sustainability challenges in their communities

Junior Achievement Africa (JA Africa) (www.JA-Africa.org), Union Chrétienne de Jeunes Gens Togo (YMCA Togo) and Boeing [NYSE: BA] have delivered entrepreneurship training to 738 high school students in Togo this year. The JA Company Program in Togo encouraged participants to develop business ideas that address sustainability challenges in their communities.…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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Young students debate South Sudan’s political future on International Women’s Day

The discussion, supported by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) brought together young women from six secondary schools to discuss governance, leadership and the future of democracy in the country

As the world marked International Women’s Day, female debaters in Bor stepped onto the stage to discuss some of the most pressing political questions facing South Sudan: Can women lead better than men? Is federalism better than centralism? And is the country ready for elections? The discussion, supported by the…

British Council
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British Council Joins United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Global Education Coalition and International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030

As a Coalition member, the British Council will contribute its extensive experience in teacher development, English language education and inclusive learning to support countries in building resilient, future-ready education systems

The British Council (www.BritishCouncil.org) has been formally recognised by UNESCO as a new member of two key global education initiatives: the Global Education Coalition and the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030. This membership demonstrates and reinforces the British Council’s commitment to global education recovery, equity, and innovation,…

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Dr. Rasha Kelej Named Among the “100 Most Impactful Voices 2026” by ABCD Africa After Being Recognized Among the 100 Most Influential Africans by New African Magazine and 100 Most Influential African Women by Avance Media

This latest recognition adds to a series of international accolades received by Dr. Rasha Kelej for her leadership and impactful social initiatives

Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), has been recognized among the “100 Most Impactful Voices 2026” by ABCD Africa, a prestigious recognition celebrating influential women of African descent who are using their platforms to inspire change, amplify important social conversations, and drive meaningful impact across communities. The list features…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: ‘Nakfa’ Secondary School encourages outstanding students

The objective of the program was to create a positive influence on fellow students to work hard in their education and become competitive

‘Nakfa’ Secondary School in Adi-Tekelezan has encouraged 10 outstanding students who scored high marks in the National School Leaving Examination. The outstanding students are members of the 37th round of national service. Mr. Woldeyesus Foto, director of the school, said that the awardees were students who scored a GPA of…