Space + STEM: South Africa’s Rooibos in Space programme will send rooibos seeds to the International Space Station in October, with learners from seven Cederberg schools studying how the plant handles microgravity and radiation—then comparing results with control seeds back on Earth. Education + Jobs: An Afrobarometer survey across 38 African countries finds young people’s top barriers to work are inadequate training and lack of job experience, with many preferring entrepreneurship over public or private-sector jobs. Higher Education Strategy: A report argues universities are now competing for global influence through student mobility, partnerships and fundraising—turning higher education into a soft-power arena. Inclusive Learning: Nigeria’s Pink Diva Organization expands menstrual health education for hearing-impaired girls, using sign-language accessible materials in inclusive secondary schools. School Feeding: A U.S. nonprofit launches a free midday meal programme for 200 primary students in Tanzania through May 2027. Access to Justice: South Africa’s civil court delays are pushing mediation forward as a faster, cheaper way to resolve disputes. Energy + Learning: Ghana’s education reset push includes calls to invest in AI, STEM and robotics training at KNUST. Community + Water: South Africa’s Clear Rivers campaign targets pollution-free waterways during Mandela Month, pairing clean-ups with local education.