A school in South Africa that officially enrols more than 600 pupils exists only on paper, according to Sowetan, with promised classroom buildings never constructed. Pupils have boycotted lessons in protest at the lack of facilities. The report highlights a dispute over unfulfilled commitments to build the school's infrastructure, leaving learners without the classes they were promised.

In Kayunga District, primary school pupils face severe learning conditions, often cramming four or five students onto desks meant for two, while others sit on bare mats. Rain disrupts lessons, forcing children into overcrowded rooms. At Nongo Church of Uganda Primary School, headteacher Juliet Nantume highlights the ongoing struggle, noting that the school has not received any support from the district education office despite requests made last year. The desks in use were purchased between 2004 and 2009.

In rural Kenya, over 2,000 primary schools are at risk of closure due to a significant decline in student enrolment, with reports indicating that there are now more cows than pupils in some areas. This situation raises concerns about the future of education in these regions, as communities grapple with the implications of dwindling school attendance.

Sixteen pupils, aged between 15 and 18, died in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls' School last month. In response, Kenyan authorities have announced plans to charge students with murder in connection to the incident, according to BBC World.

The Oyo State government has appealed to the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to reopen schools following the abduction of 46 individuals in Oriire Local Government Area. The appeal comes amid discussions about security measures and budget approvals to address the crisis.

Eight students from Utumishi Girls Academy are set to appear in the High Court in Nairobi on June 26, 2026, for plea-taking after being transferred from a Naivasha court. This transfer follows investigations into a dormitory fire that resulted in the deaths of students. Chief Magistrate Abdulqadir Lorot approved the prosecution's application for their transfer on June 24, 2026.