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Senegal postpones start of school year following destructive flooding
The education ministry says the decision was driven 'primarily by the need to ensure the safety and protection' of children.
Persistent violence stalling African development, Burundi's Ndayishimiye tells summit
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye says at an African Union meeting in El Alamein, Egypt, that persistent violence across Africa is taking a toll on farming, education and development....
From Cotton to Uniforms, Burkina Faso Boosts its Textile Industry
[Bird Story Agency] By introducing traditional fabrics into school, judicial and military uniforms, as well as some public-service attire, Burkina Faso is seeking to create a sustainable market for locally processed cotton. The policy could support spinning mills, women weavers a...
Few Malians Support Women's Autonomy in Decisions About Marriage and Childbearing
[Afrobarometer] Majorities endorse teaching sexuality education and keeping pregnant girls in school.