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South Africa

AI Could Displace More Than 1.3 Million Moroccan Jobs by 2030 Without Urgent Action

Today at 14:04 PM, via iAfrica

Artificial intelligence and automation could put more than 1.3 million Moroccan jobs at net risk of displacement by 2030, according to a new report from the African Center for Strategic Studies and Digitalization, which frames the challenge as a structural transformation requiring urgent national coordination across education, industry and public policy. The report identifies nearly […]

South Africa

Code for Africa Opens Applications for 2026 AI for Good Fellowship Supporting Human Rights Defenders

Today at 13:59 PM, via iAfrica

Code for Africa has opened applications for the 2026 AI for Good Fellowship, a program supporting African technologists to apply artificial intelligence in strengthening the work of human rights defender organizations across the continent. The fellowship is offered under the Digitalize Youth consortium. The program will support six technologists to collaborate with human rights defenders […]

Education

Kenya: No, Kenya Has Not Postponed the Reopening of Schools Due to Floods

Today at 14:25 PM, via AllAfrica

[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.

Education

Nigeria: Teachers Unite to Lead Education Reform, Demand Better Welfare

Today at 13:35 PM, via AllAfrica

[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.

Education

How A.I. Killed Student Writing (and Revived It)

Today at 11:00 AM, via New York Times

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