Education news and updates from across Africa
Education shapes futures. Every week we track school closures, exam results, teacher strikes, university policies, scholarship programs, and funding changes that affect students, parents and educators across Africa. This tag brings together all stories on primary, secondary and higher education so you can find what matters fast.
You’ll see short news briefs, explainers, interviews and feature stories. We focus on practical details: what changed, who is affected, how to get help or apply. Example headlines you might find here include budget shifts that change school feeding programs, exam board updates that affect test dates, and scholarship announcements for international study. We also follow research and policy shifts that shape classroom practice.
How to use this tag
If you want a quick update, scan the top stories listed here. Use the search box to add country names, exam boards or keywords like 'scholarship', 'teacher strike' or 'university fees'. Click a story to read full details, then check related links at the end for official statements and application pages. Bookmark this page or follow CottonCandi News on social media for live alerts.
We publish simple explainers when a topic is complex. For example, after exam delays we break down new dates, affected grades, and steps families should take to reapply for transport or grants. After policy changes we list contact points for affected schools and parents.
Quick tips for students and educators
Students: Create a small checklist after reading exam news. Note new dates, required documents, and who to call at your school. Save scholarship deadlines in your phone calendar and prepare a short personal statement a month before applying.
Parents: Watch local budget stories. Changes to school transport or feeding schemes often appear in finance briefs. Contact your local education office for official notices rather than relying solely on social media.
Teachers and school managers: Use our coverage to compare policy responses in different regions. When strikes or inspections roll out, look for stories that quote official memos and give practical timelines for reopening and payroll updates.
Want to contribute or get a tip to our team? Use the contact link at the top of the page to send documents, photos, or leads. We verify before publishing, but your tip can help parents and students take immediate action.
Staying informed is about speed and accuracy. We aim to publish clear, useful reports that help you act - apply for a scholarship, challenge a wrong exam result, or prepare a school reopening plan. Bookmark this tag, sign up for alerts, and tell us which education topics you want covered next.
Resources we track include government education portals, major exam boards, university admissions pages, scholarship databases, NGO reports, and research papers. Check our weekly roundup for links to official portals and application forms. If you're a teacher or student sending tips, include dates and screenshots when possible. We also run occasional live Q&A sessions - sign up to join the next one and ask questions directly to our reporters and education experts for faster answers daily.
