Education Safety & Readiness: South Africa’s Gauteng Education is investigating a Grade R learner’s playground injury at Nchuncheko Primary in Soshanguve after reports of bleeding and lack of first aid. School Disruption: Northern Cape’s Namakwa District suspended classes and exams after a Level 4 weather warning, with Grade 12 preparatory papers postponed. Early Childhood Policy: Ghana’s Grade R rollout faces concerns over funding, infrastructure and educator posts, with critics warning the system is only “partially” ready. Secondary School Reform: President John Mahama reaffirmed plans to end Ghana’s Double-Track SHS system by end-2027, citing a World Bank-backed facility and improved funding. Education Funding & Skills: Kano State topped education spending in Nigeria’s Sahel-focused survey, while South Africa’s skills gap debate resurfaced amid calls to better align education with the economy. Learning Under Threat: Education Cannot Wait warns attacks on education surged, with 93 million children out of school and thousands of attacks recorded in recent years. Regional Education Support: Tanzania’s school football success is being shared as a blueprint, and TAGDev 2.0 pushes African agricultural universities to move beyond classrooms toward practical, climate-resilient skills. Exam Integrity: Nigeria’s WASSCE controversy renews debate over strengthening NECO as a national exam pathway. Women’s Rights & Protection: Liberia civil society urged lawmakers to pause ratifying the AU CEVAWG convention over gaps affecting protections in homes, schools and online spaces. Community Learning & Access: A Gambia-linked fundraising drive at a UK college aims to pay teachers and improve facilities at a local school.