Education Policy & Access (Ghana): President John Dramani Mahama inspected GETFund-funded works at Han Senior High School and said the government will convert the school from a community day school into a boarding school by building dormitories, with a wider plan to shift high-density and rural schools to boarding models. Skills & Jobs (Tanzania): At a Kagera coffee and heritage event, employers warned that youth interest in tourism isn’t matching the practical skills and workplace readiness needed for hospitality jobs, highlighting a persistent jobs-and-skills gap. AI in Schools (Ethiopia): Ethiopia is moving to integrate AI into its core school curriculum under Digital Ethiopia 2030, building on earlier computer lab and internet rollout and a new competency assessment approach. STEM Training (Namibia): NOVA in Namibia is training AI technicians with a focus on hands-on, hardware-linked programmes, responding to claims that millions of graduates each year struggle to find formal work. Climate Risk to Learning (Africa): Scientists warn a very strong El Niño could bring drought and extreme heat in Southern Africa and heavy rain and flooding in East Africa, threatening crops, water, health and power—conditions that can disrupt schooling. Schooling & Equity (South Africa/Region): South African civil groups are pushing for reviews and pauses on new data centre approvals, arguing scarce water and electricity must be properly assessed—an issue that can shape education-linked digital access. Early Childhood (South Africa): Curro Bryanston Preschool marked 10 years and celebrated accreditation for the Curiosity Approach, emphasizing authentic play for ages three months to six years.