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LGBTIQ learners at risk in South Africa as conservative Christian groups fight plans for safer schools

Haley McEwen, University of Gothenburg and Dennis A. Francis, Stellenbosch University Advocacy groups in South Africa are intensifying their... Read more

19 Nov, 2022

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Judge with al-Qaeda links sets conditions for Mali schools opening

Niamey – An influential Malian judge with links to Al-Qaeda has said some schools in the country cannot reopen... Read more

11 Nov, 2022

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Outcry over Uganda university pregnancy test order

Kampala – A private Ugandan university triggered a public outcry on Thursday after it told some female students they... Read more

11 Nov, 2022

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Eco warriors: South Africa school puts green issues at heart of teaching

Paarl – The sound of chirping birds drowns out the noise of passing cars near a school on the... Read more

9 Nov, 2022

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Thousands join Hungary teacher rebellion over ‘humiliating’ pay

Budapest – Hungary’s failing schools are becoming the focus of swelling protests, with pupils and parents backing teachers sacked... Read more

21 Oct, 2022

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Afghan women protest after students expelled from university dorms

Kabul – About 30 Afghan women protested in front of Kabul University on Tuesday after authorities expelled students from... Read more

18 Oct, 2022

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Nigerian university lecturers end eight-month strike over pay

Lagos – Nigerian university lecturers on Friday suspended an eight-month strike over pay, welfare and crumbling facilities, the latest... Read more

14 Oct, 2022

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Sudan schools crisis threatens grim future for children

Ed Moussa – It’s the start of a new school term in Sudan, yet nine-year-old Zahra Hussein stays home... Read more

13 Oct, 2022

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‘This is truly devastating’ – Learner drowns at hotel swimming pool during education seminar

Cape Town – A life skills peer education seminar reportedly ended in tragedy when a grade 11 learner died... Read more

3 Oct, 2022

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Tough treatment in Ivory Coast schools, expelling ‘losers’ to boost grades

Abidjan – Youngsters in Ivory Coast return to school this week with a sword of Damocles above their heads:... Read more

20 Sep, 2022