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Africa

Holders Nigeria lead qualifiers for 2026 Wafcon

Today at 11:30 AM, via BBC News

Reigning champions Nigeria qualify for next year’s tournament alongside Cape Verde and Malawi who will make their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations debut.

Education

Southern Africa: Malawi Overhauls Education System

Today at 19:09 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nyasa Times] In a bold step toward transforming the country’s education landscape, the Malawi Institute of Education (MIE) has unveiled a new National Curriculum Framework that promises to redefine how Malawians learn, teach, and build futures — aligning with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, which calls for inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for...

Education

Is a two-week half-term a good deal? Some parents in England aren’t so sure

Today at 17:07 PM, via The Guardian

Growing number of schools are giving pupils and staff a fortnight off, but some parents complain of childcare costs

For many schools across England it’s currently October half-term – but while it used to be standard for state schools to have just one week, increasingly and staff are being given a fortnight off.

A growing number of schools have added, or are intending to add, an additional week...

Education

Nigeria: Still On Academic Staff Union and Government Gatherings

Today at 15:51 PM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) announced the suspension of its nationwide 2-week warning strike for one month, many Nigerians heaved a sigh of relief. Speaking to journalists after the ASUU National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, The President of ASUU, Comrade Chris Piwuna warned that the union would not hesitate to resume the strike if the government...

Science/Tech

Windows is the Problem With Windows Handhelds

Today at 22:42 PM, via Slashdot

Microsoft shipped its first Xbox handheld nearly two weeks ago. The $600 white Xbox Ally cannot reliably sleep, wake, or hold a charge while asleep. Neither Microsoft nor Asus would admit there’s a problem or offer a timeline to fix it after repeated requests by The Verge. Asus said it needs more time to test. Installing Bazzite, a Linux-based operating system, solves the problems, the...