Education Access in Zambia: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation says its EVE project in Namwala District exceeded targets by supporting 10,193 vulnerable children across 37 schools, with a 98% survival rate and re-enrolment of 1,780 out-of-school learners, alongside SAFE Clubs and parent engagement. Teacher Training Reform (Tanzania): Experts in Dar es Salaam argue Tanzania’s push toward skills, competence and technology needs a rethink of how teachers are prepared and supported, so classrooms can build critical thinking, problem-solving and AI-ready learning. Climate Scholarships (Uganda): Africa Climate Collaborative’s second cohort at Makerere University selected 50 scholars from 483 applicants, with women taking 68% of places (34 of 50). Child Safeguarding (Uganda): AEGY launched a campaign to popularise Uganda’s Child Participation and Safeguarding Guidelines, using community meetings and forum theatre to strengthen local accountability and protect children. AI in Schools (US policy debate): US Education Secretary Linda McMahon backs classroom AI use while admitting long-term learning impact data are still limited. Higher Education Rankings (South Africa): Three South African universities placed in the world’s top 500 in ARWU 2026, led by UCT (201–300), followed by Wits (301–400) and Stellenbosch (401–500). Women in Sport (South Africa): The Skate School Academy hosted “The Motherland,” South Africa’s biggest women’s skateboarding competition to date, drawing skaters from across the country. Equity & Inclusion (South Africa politics): ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa admits municipal service failures and promises a turnaround plan ahead of the 4 November 2026 local elections.