President Paul Kagame arrived in Nouakchott, Mauritania, on Monday, December 9, to attend the Continental Forum on Education and Youth Employability. According to the Office of the President, he was welcomed by President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, the Chairperson of the African Union. The Continental Education Conference 2024 is hosted by the Government of Mauritania and organized by the African Union in partnership with UNICEF, under the theme "Educate and Skill Africa for the 21st Century." The conference brings together leaders and innovators in education development from across Africa. Pre

President Paul Kagame arrived in Nouakchott, Mauritania, on Monday, December 9, to attend the Continental Forum on Education and Youth Employability. According to the Office of the President, he was welcomed by President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, the Chairperson of the African Union. The Continental Education Conference 2024 is hosted by the Government of Mauritania and organized by the African Union in partnership with UNICEF, under the theme "Educate and Skill Africa for the 21st Century." The conference brings together leaders and innovators in education development from across Africa.

President Kagame arrived in Nouakchott where he was welcomed by President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, Chairperson of the African Union.

The main objectives of the Continental Conference will be: To recognize and appreciate the current implementation status and progress made by AU member states on commitments and decisions to transform education in Africa in recen years. These include, but are not limited to, the TES Plan of Action and the TEiA Side Event Declaration—while also acknowledging challenges where appropriate. To showcase and advocate for the scaling up of successful models and innovative, sustainable solutions for achieving quality and equitable education across the continent. This aims to meet the demands of the 21st century in Africa and beyond. To strengthen partnerships and collaboration to foster knowledge-sharing among policymakers, researchers, educators, and civil society stakeholders. The conference also seeks to explore and agree on sustainable financing mechanisms for education in Africa through strengthened domestic resourcing and other innovative approaches. Additionally, it will advocate for the establishment of a Global Education Fund for Africa.

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