African education leaders advocate for increased investment in education, youth inclusion

African education union leaders have called for peace, greater investment in quality education, and the empowerment of the teaching profession across the continent. They also emphasised the need for active participation of young educators in union leadership. These issues took centre stage during the Education International Africa Regional Committee (EIARC) meeting held in Accra, Ghana, from November 11–13, 2024.

In her keynote address, EIARC President Marima Chipkaou highlighted the persistent challenges facing African nations, such as conflict, human rights violations, and trade union suppression. Chipkaou urged the African Union to implement the Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA) 2026-2035. She also called on Education International (EI) member organisations in Africa to back the “Go Public! Fund Education” campaign and prioritise combating school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV).