AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHigher Education & Research: Omar Al-Mukhtar University (Libya) won top research presentation and a scientific paper prize at an AI conference in South Africa, highlighting growing African capacity in AI and edge computing. Language Policy in Schools: The Central African Republic has introduced Russian into secondary school curricula, with classes already running in Bangui and expanding through partner Russian House support. Digital Skills for Girls: Ghana’s Africa Girls Can Code programme trained 32 girls in Asokore Mampong, pushing ICT literacy and STEM participation. Governance & Accountability: Sierra Leone civil society advocate Valnora Edwin urged voters to judge governments by performance, not party loyalty. Education & Safety: Nigeria’s teacher work-free day was announced for World Teachers’ Day, while separate reporting flags serious school violence concerns after a student death in Los Angeles. Mobility for Learning: Kenya and Benin signed a visa-free deal, expected to boost cross-border travel for students and professionals. STEM, Health & Learning: Research coverage links infection prevention and malaria drug development to future health outcomes—key for education systems that depend on healthy learners.
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