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Gunmen Abduct Students From Nigerian Catholic School

Armed assailants have kidnapped a large number of students and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic Boarding School in the Papiri community of Niger State, Nigeria, in a brazen early morning attack, according to authorities and local sources. Residents report that nearly 100
November 22, 2025

NECTA Reports 7.67 Percent Increase in Exam Candidates

The National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) has announced a significant rise in registrations for this year’s Form Four national examination, with the number of candidates increasing by 7.67 percent compared to last year. Speaking to the press, NECTA’s Executive Secretary, Prof.
November 17, 2025

UNESCO Declares Swahili Official Global Language

Tanzania is celebrating a proud moment after the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially recognized Kiswahili as one of its working languages. The historic decision was announced on November 11, 2025, during the organization’s General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan,
November 11, 2025

Over 937 000 Students Pass Tanzania Primary Exams

More than 937,000 students, roughly 82 percent of those who sat this year’s Primary School Leaving Examination, have successfully passed, according to the latest announcement by Tanzania’s National Examinations Council. The results highlight a major milestone in the country’s education system, showing that
November 6, 2025

Somalia to Introduce Kiswahili in National Schools

Somalia has announced plans to introduce Kiswahili into its national school curriculum — a decision hailed as both historic and strategic. The announcement was made by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud during the East African Conference (EACON 2025) in Mogadishu, where he described
October 8, 2025

Global Education Forum Seeks Lasting Learning Solutions

An international education forum has opened in Dar es Salaam, drawing together scholars, policymakers, and advocates from around the world to discuss how learning systems can adapt to today’s challenges and anticipate those of the future. The gathering, convened under the umbrella
September 25, 2025

1,172,279 Students Sit Tanzania Primary Exams Today

More than 1.17 million pupils across Tanzania are sitting for the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) today and tomorrow, marking a key milestone in the nation’s education system. Professor Said Ally Mohamed, Executive Secretary of the National Examinations Council of Tanzania, confirmed
September 10, 2025