[SNA] The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Ahmed Modawi Musa, emphasized the importance of stability in academic and administrative conditions across higher education institutions. He praised the stability achieved by the University of Al-Gadarif and the efforts exerted by its administration to ensure the continuation of the educational and research process.

A.I. tutoring is seductive, but ultimately ineffective.

The programs are popping up on campuses across America. What they teach varies.

Colleges from North Dakota to New Jersey are trying to get students to sign up for A.I. degrees. What they teach varies widely.

[Leadership] Twenty-five days after the abduction of their children, parents of the Mussa schoolchildren in Borno State kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists have recounted their pain, as 42 children remain in captivity.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi — The National Security Advisory Committee (NSAC) is scheduled to meet on June 8 to deliberate on the growing cases of unrest in schools across the country.

[Capital FM] Kisumu — Two national schools on Saturday directed parents and guardians to collect their children amid growing concern over rising cases of student unrest reported in schools across the country.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda — Schools in Moroto District remain half empty as the second term enters its third week. Head teachers blame hunger, child labour, and domestic work for the poor turnout.

[Capital FM] Nairobi — The government has ordered a nationwide inspection of boarding schools following a rise in student unrest that has forced several institutions to close and send learners home.

[Capital FM] Nairobi — The government has announced that each family that lost a student in the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire will receive Sh200,000 as part of a compensation package following the tragedy.

[The Conversation Africa] Across Africa, countries are redesigning school curricula to prepare children for the demands of the 21st century. These reforms aim to nurture creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving rather than rote memorisation in schools. Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa and Zambia have made changes, and Ghana is part of the movement too.

[Leadership] Stakeholders from Askira-Uba local government area of Borno State yesterday said they were losing patience over government’s inaction on the 42 pupils abducted from Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in the area three weeks ago.

[Leadership] A former vice chancellor of the University of Ilorin and chairman of the Governing Council of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, died yesterday at the age of 69.

[This Day] The authorities must do more to secure and protect our children

[Nile Post] Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki has warned teachers in government schools against enrolling their children in private schools.

[Nile Post] National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC) Commissioner Hellen Seku has urged schoolgirls to prioritize education, personal development and financial independence.

[Nile Post] A total of 150 teachers in government schools in Entebbe Municipality have been trained on how to use the Walimu App to access Walimu SACCO loans directly through their smartphones. The digital training programme was organized by Entebbe Municipal Council in partnership with Walimu Cooperative Union Ltd.

As he opens an expansive cultural center not far from the Jersey Shore boardwalk, the singer describes himself as “a small link in a big chain.”