Nairobi, Feb. 22 -- The theme of this year's African Union Summit titled Empowering Africans for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Inclusive, Lifelong Learning, highlights the urgent need to prioritise education as a cornerstone of Africa's development agenda. It also resonates deeply with aspirations and challenges facing the continent.

Rooted in the Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA) developed in 2016, this theme underscores the critical importance of accessible, high-quality, and relevant education across the African continent. By building resilient education systems that are inclusive, lifelong, and of high quality, African countries can unlock the potential of their citizens and drive sustainab...