[New Times] At 36, Ismail Sibomana looks back on the darkest chapter of his life not with shame, but with purpose.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Monday attended the graduation ceremony of the first cohort of master’s students in Islamic preaching and judiciary studies at the Higher Institute for Da’wah and Islamic Studies.

[Liberian Observer] The Adjunct Faculty Association of the University of Liberia (AFAUL) has thrown its support behind University President, Dr. Layli Maparyan, rejecting a recent vote of no confidence passed by the University of Liberia Faculty Association (ULFA) and the University of Liberia Student Association (ULSA).

[New Times] Rwandans looking for a study path, a research opening or a startup boost have several deadlines coming up this summer.

[Premium Times] Mr Alausa said that there was no attack on the school, adding that all students, staff and boarding facilities remained safe and fully accounted for.

[New Era] Over 80% members of Namibia’s marginalised communities have received birth certificates, marking progress in ensuring access to legal identity among groups that have lacked such documents.

[Daily Maverick] South Africa’s public schools face a growing teacher replacement crunch as vacancies persist, the workforce ages and researchers warn that the system is failing to prepare and retain enough new educators.

[Nile Post] The late Gen (Rtd) Moses Ali played a pivotal role in securing more than Shs500 billion for teachers’ salary enhancement in 2017, a landmark intervention that helped avert a nationwide teachers’ strike, according to Commissioner for Compensation in the Ministry of Public Service, Victor Leku Bua.

[This Day] The Summer Graduation 2026 of the University of Essex provided a unique opportunity to show that there is truly Nigerian unity, not necessarily within the sovereign State of Nigeria, but outside of Nigeria itself.

[Nile Post] President Museveni has commended the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, Busoga Field, for its contribution to faith, education, healthcare and community transformation, describing the church as an important partner in Uganda’s development efforts.

[Nile Post] Students and staff of Nyumanzi Secondary School in Adjumani District have paid heartfelt tribute to the late Gen. (Rtd.) Moses Ali, describing him as a visionary leader whose commitment to peace, education, and humanitarian service transformed the lives of thousands of refugees and host communities in West Nile.

[Independent (Kampala)] In 2024, Uganda police official figures published show that 4,434 people died compared to 83 people that died because of road accidents in Hong Kong. These figures are alarming.

[Nile Post] Uganda is facing a critical shortage of professors and PhD holders, a trend that threatens the country’s ability to produce high-quality research, drive innovation and support long-term economic growth, according to Kyambogo University Vice Chancellor Professor Eli Katunguka Rwakishaya.

[Leadership] The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said his commitment to investing in schools and hospitals stems from his conviction that both sectors are essential to improving lives and securing Nigeria’s future.

[This Day] Nigerian education leaders, policymakers and private sector executives have called for stronger public-private partnerships to help schools cope with rising operating costs, teacher shortages and the growing demand for digital learning.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — The government is set to introduce mandatory colour-coding for all school vans and buses as part of wider measures to improve the safety of learners on the country’s roads. The move is among key recommendations made by the recently constituted inter-ministerial committee formed to review school transportation following the tragic Kapchorwa accident that claimed...

[Capital FM] Nairobi — Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat has reviewed progress toward the full recovery of Utumishi Girls Academy, receiving assurances that efforts to restore normal operations are on course following the dormitory fire that killed 16 students on May 28.

[UCT] Six months into his tenure as the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) deputy vice-chancellor (DVC) for Research and Internationalisation, Professor Thokozani Majozi has developed a clear picture of the university’s greatest strengths – and the areas that require attention to secure its place among the world’s leading research institutions.

[Ghanaian Times] Judges and lawyers brought legal education to traders at the Makola Market on Saturday as part of activities marking the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court.

[Daily News] Arusha — THE Tanzania Chess Association (TACA) will distribute chessboards to five schools in every region as part of a nationwide initiative to expand the game and identify young talent.