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Ghana’s universities are working hard to bring in more students – including those who can’t afford to study full time and want good quality distance learning options.
Africa needs to develop a new generation of academics to drive the continent’s teaching, learning, research and critical thinking into the future.
Citizen science will ensure that the skies have no limit when it comes to research, as ordinary people are encouraged to take part in simple acts of exploration.
Sustainable energy is crucial for smaller African cities which are generally overlooked. These cities receive much less research and funding focus.
Higher education can play a key role in pursuing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Collaboration will be crucial.
The African Peer Review Mechanism has made a difference since it was started in 2003. There are multiple examples of reforms that have been introduced as a result. All have gone unnoticed.
Satisfaction with democracy varies widely in Africa. Across 28 countries, only 46% of citizens say they are “very satisfied” or “fairly satisfied” with the way democracy works in their countries.
More and more African universities are realigning themselves to tackle their countries’ societal and economic problems.
What are the early warning signs of threats to the stability of African democracies? The signs could be seen in Mali before it exploded in 2012. Ghana and others would do well learn from Mali.
Ghana’s success in reduction in maternal deaths is being hampered by bad road infrastructure, female illiteracy, skills shortages and some local pastors.
Africa needs private universities. But far more must be done to make them powerhouses of knowledge, research and graduate output.
Unless something is done to curb erosion, Ghana’s coast could soon whither away.
Low-fee non-government schools are a permanent part of achieving education for all. They should be treated as such.
Critics of Ghana’s education system suggest that making local cultural values a fundamental part of the education system will create a happier, more harmonious society.
There are about one million children not attending formal school in Ghana, but a programme in two small villages is a reminder that learning happens outside traditional classrooms too.
The Queensland Police will now disclose all sponsorships, after a backlash over almost A$700,000 in unnamed donations. But what are the lessons from elsewhere about police and corporate donors?
Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire will meet in the final of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations on February 8, bringing to a close a tournament that has had its fair share of both beauty and bile. Chaotic scenes during…
Nigeria and Algeria both fell out of the World Cup at the last 16 stage, competing heroically against France and Germany and showing amazing discipline and shape for 70 of the 90 minutes. Then tiredness…
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