Tanzania is repositioning adult education beyond basic reading, writing and numeracy toward broader skills development, employment, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning, according to Daily News. The shift comes as the country marks International Literacy Day and prepares for Adult Education Week. Officials say the reframed sector aims to support fuller participation in society and national development, moving away from the decades-old association of adult education with literacy alone.

Airtel Kenya has renewed its education partnership with Mukuru Promotion Centre, committing to provide full secondary school scholarships for twenty-two students from the Mukuru informal settlement. This agreement will fund tuition for learners at St. Michael’s Secondary School through 2028, aiming to support families facing economic challenges.

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, marked the 60th anniversary of International Literacy Day 2026 by urging greater attention to adult education. In her commemorative message, she described literacy as fundamental to personal empowerment and national development, according to Leadership (NG). The report also noted her reference to this year’s theme, “Literacy for People, the Planet and Prosperity,” linking adult learning with broader social and economic goals.

Education stakeholders at the Freedom 250 EdTech Innovators Summit in Kenya highlighted the importance of collaboration in enhancing digital learning and supporting teachers in classrooms. They called for inclusive partnerships in the EdTech sector to better prepare learners for future challenges.

An opinion piece by Nkechi Christopher published in Nigeria's Tribune Online argues that literacy is a lifelong journey that begins before formal schooling and continues into adulthood. The article contends that literacy develops alongside an individual's capacity to learn, communicate, participate in society and make informed choices, framing it as essential to Nigeria's people, the planet and prosperity. The piece highlights the broader importance of literacy for national development and individual empowerment across all stages of life.

Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has launched the Women In Healthcare Caucus in Nairobi, Kenya, urging female health workers to pursue government-funded training opportunities. She highlighted the availability of scholarships designed to support the professional development of women in the healthcare sector.