South Africa: Westbury Residents Vow to Continue Water Protests – South African News Briefs – September 12, 2025
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Rwanda: How Rapper Gauchi Uses Music to Inspire, Educate Society
[New Times] In an era where many rappers across the globe focus on themes of crime and street life, some artistes choose a different path — using their art to educate and inspire society.
Tanzania: Girls’ School Opens Modern Library Through Read – Karimjee Partnership
[Daily News] Zanzibar — Students at Ben Bella Girls’ Secondary School in Stone Town, Zanzibar, now have access to a modern, well-equipped library, thanks to a collaborative effort between Read Tanzania and the Karimjee Foundation.
South Africa: Iconic Joburg Library Reopens After Years
[GroundUp] But the City still has a list of public libraries that remain closed
South Africa: Urgent Need for Mother-Tongue Education to Revive SA’s Indigenous Languages
[Daily Maverick] The future of mother-tongue education in Afrikaans and English is promising, but the same cannot be said for our indigenous languages.
Nigeria: A University Bookshop in Ibadan Tells the Story of Nigeria’s Rich Publishing Culture
[The Conversation Africa] Driven by a desire to explore Nigeria’s literary and cultural history beyond the metropolis of Lagos, I took a road trip to Ibadan, once the most important university town in the country. Ibadan, in Oyo State, was the first ci…
Southern Africa: Viva Our Forebears, But Let the Baton Pass – Honoring History While Embracing the Future
[allAfrica] In a powerful convergence of memory, legacy, and forward-looking resolve, the recent Southern African Liberation Movements meeting in South Africa served as a timely reminder of the sacrifices that birthed our nations.
Liberia: Stand Rejects Ban On Students’ Celebrations
[New Dawn] The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), in firm alliance with WE THE PEOPLE Movement, says it rejects a recent joint statement issued by the Ministry of Education and the Liberia National Police on June 18, 2025, titled “Enforcement …
Uganda: Kamwenge Arts Teachers End Strike After Govt Pledges Salary Review
[Nile Post] Arts teachers in Kamwenge District have ended their two-week strike and resumed teaching after receiving assurances from the Ministry of Education and Sports regarding salary enhancement.
South Africa: UCT Student Balances Books and Triathlons On the Road to World Champs
[UCT] Rebecca Monk, a third-year student at the University of Cape Town (UCT), is defying the odds by balancing a tight academic schedule in geology and oceanography with her passion for triathlons – with lots of success.