UN Map Push: The UN General Assembly backed an Africa-led move to encourage schools and governments to use more accurate “Equal Earth” world maps, with 164 votes for and the US voting against—aiming to correct how Africa’s size is visually minimized. Ghana Education Finance: Eduwatch says Ghana needs an extra GH¢45bn to meet SDG 4 by 2030, warning that underfunding is driving shortages of teachers, materials, and even schools operating in sheds. Free SHS Debate: Eduwatch and critics argue Ghana’s Free SHS policy should remove qualification barriers so JHS graduates transition smoothly, after BECE placement gaps left thousands out. Nigeria Credential Crackdown: Nigeria’s FG plans to link education records with NYSC to curb fake certificates and strengthen digital verification. Kenya Deaf Tech: A Kenyan start-up is trialling robotic arms that translate teachers’ voices into sign language in real time, building a growing database of technical signs. Liberia Teacher Regulation: Liberia prepares to host the 2027 AFTRA conference, with a focus on professionalizing teachers and closing qualification gaps. Zimbabwe Matric Rescue: Displaced Zimbabwean Grade 12 pupils in South Africa are being brought back to write matric after immigration disruptions. South Africa School Governance: South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal upheld Western Cape’s “collaboration school” model, allowing donor-funded public schools with private-sector expertise. HIV Prevention Scale-Up: South Africa is expanding access to twice-yearly Lenacapavir injections, aiming to scale up ahead of cheaper generics in 2027.