It is often said that the first step to fighting a problem is to understand the causes behind it. In this case, the problem of education in Africa is one

It is largely recognised that education is about much more than the individual who is learning. It is an investment in the future of a community and society. It is

The obstacles to education in Africa have recently become worse with the kidnapping of more than 200 girls from their school accommodation in Northern Nigeria. It is becoming increasingly dangerous

Nigeria is estimated to have a population of 169 million; although it is argued that the country had not had any credible census since 1816. Based on the World Report on Disability

African schools are concentrating on their best performing pupils at the expense of youngsters who may prove to be just as talented if given a higher quality of teaching. In

In the dusty Nigerian village of Nwangele, a 13-year-old girl, Eziuche Chimdi, has escaped a life of oppression. She has only one tool – a chicken. Her life could easily

I was very saddened to hear that the Encyclopaedia Brittanica would no longer be published as a print edition and was moving to an online only version. How will the

This article was written by Dr Jim Gala to summarise the plight of Ganawuri – home to the founders of Books2Africa, and the impetus for the establishment of the charity.