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🇳🇬 50 children abducted from school in Nigeria have escaped, authorities say

Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in north-central Nigeria’s Niger state have escaped captivity and are now with their families, the school authority said Sunday, as the pope called for the immediate release of those still missing. The schoolchildren, aged between 10 and 18, escaped individually between Friday and Saturday, according…
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November 24, 2025
🇬🇭 Ghana makes local languages compulsory in schools

October 27, 2025 by Kwabena Adu Gyamfi The government of Ghana has announced that all teachers must now use local languages as the main medium of instruction at the basic school level. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu revealed the new policy on Friday October 24. calling it a decisive step toward improving learning outcomes and protecting…
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October 28, 2025
5 best African countries for education

South Africa ranks as the top African country for education, placing 39th globally. Egypt follows closely, securing the 41st spot, making it the second-best in Africa. Education is a fundamental pillar of national development, influencing economic growth, social mobility, and technological advancement. Across Africa, governments and institutions have been working tirelessly to improve access to…
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March 19, 2025
🇬🇧 Children will be taught how to spot fake news and ‘punrid’ conspiracy theories online in wake of school riot

Changes to the curriculum could mean schoolchildren analyse articles in English lessons to weed out fabricated stories, learn how to identify fake news in computer classes and analyse statistics in maths. Children will be taught how to spot extremist content and fake news online under proposed changes to the school curriculum, the education secretary has…
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August 11, 2024