Educational

Even with a rising tide of awareness regarding children’s rights, the latest findings from UNICEF unveil some serious educational hurdles faced by kids in Eastern and Southern Africa. The figures are eye-opening and provoke serious thought. Research has shown that a staggering 87% of children recognize their rights. Yet, awareness doesn’t equate to adequate support or access. Take Tanzania, for instance, where youngsters are vocal about their need for better digital literacy and vocational training opportunities. They see…

Somalia Extends a Helping Hand with Scholarships for Sudanese Students MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a bid to transform lives, the Ministry of Education in Somalia has rolled out a scholarship initiative aimed at welcoming a number of students from Sudan. These students, having been caught in the turmoil of ongoing strife back home, now have a golden ticket to continue their education in Somalia. The main beneficiaries are individuals affected by the ferocious conflict that has swallowed much of Sudan, causing…

Mogadishu (AX) — The European Union (EU) has committed €9 million to Somalia's Federal Government (FGS) for advancing governance reforms. This funding, part of the EU's Somalia State and Resilience Building Contract (SRBC II), aims to boost public financial management and spearhead economic growth. The allocation will aid Somalia in bolstering domestic revenue collection, fortifying fiscal federalism, and enhancing social services, including public education through initiatives such as the National Teacher's Initiative.…

Born in 2008 amidst the nomadic life of the Sanaag region, Arafat Mahamud Jama's journey to an elite scholarship in the United States is a saga of grit and endurance. His family's exodus from pastoral life to village settlement due to climate change marked the beginning of his remarkable odyssey.