In Focus
Education
This beat covers access to education, quality of instruction and competitiveness to prepare students to face the challenges and to thrive in the world.
Top African Academics, policymakers reimagine Africa’s justice systems
Digitalization
At a UN conference in New York, leading African thinkers challenge colonial legacies and advocate for a justice system rooted in African traditions.
Africa leading in next-gen drone technology trials
Digitalization
Rwanda and Kenya are emerging as key hubs for testing drone technology that could revolutionize internet connectivity, disaster response, border control, healthcare and agriculture.
Empowering girls in Africa to embrace STEM
Digitalization
More initiatives needed to inspire and equip young women to pursue careers in science, technology and innovation.
From refugee to trailblazer: Monicah Malith's Journey to leadership
South Sudan
How determination and education transformed a South Sudanese Refugee into the first female President of the University of Nairobi Students Association
At night, classrooms in this northern Kenya school serve as dormitories to keep the students safe from early marriages
Steady improvements in literacy are driving positive transformation and helping improve livelihoods.
—Peter Tabichi, a Catholic Franciscan brother and winner of the Global Teacher Prize
