Thousands of children were unable to finish annual standardized tests, the second year in a row when technological issues emerged.

The brothers from the Republic of Congo were released on Thursday after the school community appealed to local Republican politicians, their lawyer said.

[Daily Trust] The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full accreditation to the Biotechnology programme at McPherson University, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State, marking a significant milestone for the institution’s academic development.

The changes stem from student loan provisions in a sprawling tax and domestic policy bill signed into law last year.

[Capital FM] Nairobi — Public universities have recorded a sharp decline in government funding over the past three years, according to data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).

[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Widely circulated social media posts claim Kenya delayed school reopening in April 2026 due to floods, with some using a “breaking news” graphic and a clip of president William Ruto. But the claims are false and use old footage taken out of context.

[Daily Trust] Education stakeholders have launched a nationwide push to reposition teachers as central drivers of reform, calling for urgent investment in their welfare, motivation, and professional development as a foundation for improving Nigeria’s education system.

[Africa Check] No evidence Nigeria’s exam body has released 2026 tertiary matric results

High school and college teachers are watching students write, in the classroom, in order to protect against the incursion of artificial intelligence.

[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Ministry of Education has clarified that the Ksh95 figure referenced in a recent circular represents only one component of the total capitation allocated per learner.

[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Ministry of Education Kenya has directed the Teachers Service Commission to dissolve the Board of Management of Alliance Girls High School over the approval of a controversial Sh25 million five-day Dubai trip for staff.

[Capital FM] Nairobi — Lawmarkers has raised fresh concerns over the growing number of unlicensed trainers in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, warning that the trend could compromise the quality of skills training across the country.

[Premium Times] The board said the decision was “part of measures aimed at ensuring that no Direct Entry prospective candidate is denied the opportunity to access tertiary education in the country.”

[Capital FM] Nairobi — First Lady Rachel Ruto has reaffirmed her commitment to advancing education and supporting children’s welfare, saying partnerships remain critical in addressing challenges facing learners across the country.

A school transfer disrupted two brothers’ visas, their lawyer said, leaving them vulnerable to arrest and unsettling their Mississippi school community.

Footage of the incident shared this week by a school district in Mississippi shows a group of students working together to avert disaster on a highway.

[Nile Post] Uganda has earned international recognition after being selected among a small group of countries honoured at the Islamic University of Madinah Distinguished Alumni Awards (Fifth Edition, 1447 AH / 2026).