George Mitchell, a former Senate majority leader credited with bringing peace to Northern Ireland, is under renewed scrutiny over his association with Jeffrey Epstein.

Teachers are required to report cases of possible “educational neglect” to child protective services, but there is a growing movement to change that policy.

[New Dawn] Capitol Hill — Senate Pro-Tempore and Grand Bassa County Senator Nyonblee Kangar-Lawrence has pledged a dedicated budget line for the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law at the University of Liberia in the National Budget. This commitment aims to support both the law school’s administration and its students.

[New Dawn] Monrovia, February 20, 2026: After years of neglect and deteriorating infrastructure, the Government of Liberia has allocated an additional $6 million to the University of Liberia’s $40 million budget for the renovation and rehabilitation of its buildings.

[Capital FM] Mombasa — The Port of Mombasa on Wednesday received a fifth cruise vessel since the beginning of the year.

[Africa Check] Ignore claims that Uganda’s Makerere University has postponed its January 2026 graduation ceremony

[Premium Times] According to the foundation, the programme will also extend to secondary schools, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 3,704 students.

The move comes after a trove of documents released by the Justice Department showed Leon Botstein had a relationship that was closer than previously known with the convicted sex offender.

[Daily Trust] The federal government injected N10.1 billion into the education sector during the last quarter of 2025.

[Daily Trust] The Vice-Chancellor of Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University, Kano (KHAIRUN), Prof. Abdulrashid Garba, on Monday received the Emir of Sumaila, Alhaji Bello Muhammad Dan Sumaila, on a courtesy visit to his office.

[Daily Trust] A former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has fulfilled the promise made to Sheikh Musa Ibrahim Sagagi, who was honoured at the 23rd edition of Daily Trust Dialogue.

Readers respond to a news analysis about President Trump’s relentless demand for exaltation. Also: “Dirty money” from Jeffrey Epstein.

[New Dawn] -As US$114,000 Agricultural Investment Targets Youth Empowerment

[FrontPageAfrica] Kakata, Margibi County — A Liberian international aid worker, Sylvester Ndorbor Morlu, has praised the resilience and determination of the 173 graduating students of the St. Augustine’s Episcopal Mission High School in Kakata City, Margibi County.

[Nile Post] The Attorney General of the Buganda Kingdom, Christopher Bwanika, has emphasized that the commitment of teachers plays a decisive role in shaping students’ success and the overall benefit they derive from school.

[Nile Post] Buganda Kingdom Minister for Social Services (Education, Health) and the Office of the Nnaabagereka, Choltilda Nakate Kikomeko, has called upon teachers in kingdom-founded schools to strengthen their professional competence in order to raise academic standards.

[Nile Post] The executive director of the Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb), Dan Odongo, has distanced the board from the growing use of forged academic documents in Uganda, particularly by individuals seeking political or public office.