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Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

South Africa: Higher Education Chairperson Welcomes Submission of Panel Names for Seta Board Chairperson Selection

The Chairperson concluded by affirming that the committee will now engage with the Minister further on the processes followed in appointing chairpersons to lead South Africa’s 21 SETAs

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Mr Tebogo Letsie, has welcomed the submission today of a letter containing the names of panel members appointed to oversee the selection and recommendation of board chairpersons for the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). Mr Letsie noted that the committee…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)

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Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

Children call for prioritization of education in South Sudan on the Day of the African Child

Every year, UNMISS commemorates this day by giving school children a platform on Radio Miraya to speak about their challenges and to suggest solutions in their own words

Schoolchildren are calling on the government to prioritize education to secure their future as they met to commemorate the Day of the African Child in Juba, South Sudan. At an all-day jamboree hosted by Radio Miraya, operated by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, 20 schoolchildren from two schools…

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
Source: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) |

Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Awards Top 15 Youth-Led Health Innovations Under Bingwa PLUS Programme

The finalists underwent a rigorous six-week self-paced training programme focused on health leadership, project design, communication, resource mobilisation, and monitoring and evaluation

 Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced 15 youth-led innovations as winners of the Bingwa PLUS Y-Health Incubator Pitch Competition, marking a significant milestone in empowering Africa’s next generation of public health leaders. The competition, held in Abuja, Nigeria, from May 27 -30, 2025 showcased innovative…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia |

President Boakai Declares Monday, June 16 ‘Day of the African Child and the World Day Against Child Labor’

According to the Proclamation, the core significance of the observance of the Day of the African Child is firstly in memory of hundreds of black school children who participated in the Soweto uprising in 1976

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has by Proclamation declared Monday, June 16, 2025 as the “Day of the African Child and the World Day Against Child Labor”, to be observed throughout the Republic as a Working Holiday. According to a Foreign Ministry release, the Government of…

Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Africa: Insufficient Domestic Funding Hinders Education Progress

Most African Governments Don’t Meet Global Funding Benchmarks

Most African governments have consistently failed to meet global and regional education funding targets to ensure quality public education, Human Rights Watch said today on the African Union’s Day of the African Child. The 2025 theme for the day is “planning and budgeting for children’s rights: progress since 2010.” However, based on national…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and local authorities commit to strengthening protection of civilians and peace in Central Equatoria

As South Sudan continues to progress its transition towards the country’s first democratic elections, UNMISS also encouraged the commissioners to foster an inclusive civic and political space

Collective, collaborative efforts to strengthen protection of civilians, security, and peace in the troubled Central Equatorian region was the key focus of intensive discussions between local authorities and a United Nations peacekeeping team. The engagements held with County Commissioners from Yei River, Morobo, and Lainya provided a valuable opportunity to…

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) |

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) capacitates Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi in e-commerce tools and marketing strategies

The training consisting of 6 sessions, was facilitated by Mr. Fabio Santoni ASeS-CeFor, the implementing partner of the project funded by Italy. Participants were trained through scenarios and business simulation techniques

The Permanent Secretary, Zambia Ministry of Commerce Trade and Industry (MCTI), Mrs Lillian Bwalya said, the workshop takes place at a pivotal moment as Africa intensifies efforts to operationalise the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), “I commend UNECA and the Government of Italy for this collaboration to organise this…

International Trade Centre
Source: International Trade Centre |

Training Ethiopia’s next wave of freelancers to earn, grow and go global

With more than 200,000 science graduates each year, expanding internet access, and some of the most competitive labour costs in Africa, the country has the conditions to scale remote work

A digital training initiative is helping young Ethiopians turn freelancing into a viable career, opening up new opportunities for income, independence and access to global work. Ethiopia is emerging as a strong contender in the global freelance economy. With more than 200,000 science graduates each year, expanding internet access, and some…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Committee Chairperson Calls on Eastern Cape (EC) Education Department to Attend to Infrastructure Damage

The provincial government revised the number of the deceased due to floods to be around 49

The Select Committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries has called on the provincial Department of Education in the Eastern Cape to proactively determine infrastructure damage and the number of learners affected by the weekend floods. The Chairperson of the committee, Mr Makhi Feni, said the floods happened just…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Revision of the Implementation Plan for the International Peace Cooperation Assignments in South Sudan

From the perspective of maintaining and strengthening close engagement with the United Nations, cooperation with African countries in the vicinity of South Sudan and ensuring opportunities for human resource development, the dispatch is meaningful

At cabinet meeting on June 13, 2025, the Government of Japan decided to revise the Implementation Plan for the International Peace Cooperation Assignments in South Sudan to extend its period, in light of the significance of continuing contribution toward the international peace and security. Japan has dispatched JGSDF personnel as…