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Why Investing in Teachers is Critical for Africa's Children

Sub-Saharan Africa currently exhibits the highest rates of learning poverty globally, with 9 out of 10 children unable to read a simple story by the age of 10, reports UNICEF.

Children affected by crises experience even higher learning poverty rates, and over half of the world's crisis-affected children reside in sub-Saharan Africa. These children, who should be receiving the highest levels of support for learning and recovery, often receive none. The consequences extend beyond the denial of education, posing risks of forced child marriage, child labour, and recruitment into armed groups.

The African Union's theme for the year underscores the critical need to "Educate an African fit for the 21st Century," emphasizing resilient education systems for inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning. Despite progress, a substantial number of African children, especially from low-income households, remain out of school, prompting a global call for action on the education crisis. 

Dan Gatsinzi/The New Times

A teacher helps a child while reading a book at Ecole Primaire Kimisange (file photo).

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