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The Transformation of Africa’s Education System

The Transformation of Africa’s Education System: Where We Are Today and Where We Are Headed in the Next Five Years

Africa’s education system is undergoing one of the most significant periods of transformation since independence. Demographic pressure, economic restructuring, digital acceleration, and renewed continental coordination are converging to reshape how education is governed, financed, delivered, and evaluated. While challenges remain substantial — including learning poverty, teacher shortages, and financing gaps — the current moment presents a rare opportunity to move from fragmented reform to system-wide change.

This article examines the pan-African transformation of education today and outlines what is most likely to change over the next five years, drawing on verified continental strategies, multilateral evidence, and recent policy developments.

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HBMSU Leverages Experience and Expertise in Supporting Education in Africa

In support of UNESCO’s efforts to advance education and human development in the African continent

HBMSU Leverages Pioneering Experience and Expertise in Calling on Pioneers in Education and Technology to Create Joint Initiative Aimed at Supporting Education in Africa

UAE, April 20, 2020 – In line with its continuing commitment to make a quality focused shift in education and to leverage its unique experience and expertise in smart education, the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) recently took part in a special virtual seminar (webinar) attended by some of the most prominent international educational organizations and institutions. The virtual meeting was held to discuss moves on how to further enhance the constructive contributions of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in support of promoting education in the African continent.

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HBMSU joins ‘First Global Forum for Higher Education and Scientific Research’ in Egypt

Dr. Mansoor Al Awar: ‘We will unite efforts to align education with global sustainable development goals’

University showcases pioneering experience in integrating advanced technologies into learning system

Cairo, Egypt, April 13th, 2019 – Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) joined the recently concluded ‘First Global Forum for Higher Education and Scientific Research’ in Cairo, Egypt. It was the first university in the GCC region to attend the event held under the patronage of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who graced the international conference. The high-level participants tackled the current and future status of higher education and scientific research in relation to innovation, technology, and knowledge.

University Pioneering Experiences

During the forum, HBMSU Chancellor Dr. Mansoor Al Awar showcased the university’s pioneering features and experiences as one of the top regional and international higher education institutions. Dr. Al Awar also highlighted HBMSU’s leading role in changing the face of traditional education by focusing on innovation, creativity, scientific research, and modern technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality, Internet of Things, and other next-generations tools.

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MANCOSA launches the new Pretoria learning centre

Pretoria, South Africa, December 3rd, 2018

The learning centre aims to provide a wider range of services to existing students and prospective students in and around the Pretoria area. Students will have access to additional service offerings such as early registrations; face-to-face academic interactions and larger lecture venues.

Education for Impact

MANCOSA invited current DBA student Mr. Mandla Zembe; Head of Protection Services at Anglo American; as the keynote speaker to the event. Mr. Zembe’s address centred on the Honoris United Universities theme; “Education for Impact”; which he summed up accurately in his introductory paragraph; “There’s a difference between a person with qualifications and an educated person. An educated person behaves differently to a qualified person because an educated person brings value and change into a situation and seeks to learn more whilst a qualified person knows
only what he/she has been taught and behaves as such.”

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Regent Business School Unveils ILEADLAB

Durban, South Africa, November 30th, 2018

Honoris United Universities announces the opening of iLeadLAB – a specialist ‘Employability Unit’ within its member institution, REGENT Business School, one of the leading providers of business and management education in South Africa.

The new unit has been developed in response to the accelerated pace of technological transformation and global labour market disruption. With a focus on developing individuals with strong inter-and-intra personal skills. iLeadLAB empowers participants with the core competencies needed to build a dynamic career in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

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The UPSAT Group, Pioneer of Paramedic Training in Tunisia Joins the Honoris Network

Tunis, Tunisia, November 12th, 2018

Honoris United Universities, announces that Tunisia’s leading health sciences education Group, and its three schools – SUPSAT Tunis, UPSAT Sousse and UPSAT Sfax – joining its network. This coincides with the official opening of Honoris’ cutting edge purpose-built Medical Simulation Centre in the heart of Tunis.

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World-Class Medical Simulation Centre Opens in Tunisia, Firmly Cementing Honoris as a Leading Provider of Health Education in North Africa

Tunis, Tunisia, November 12th, 2018

CEO of Honoris United Universities, Tunisia, Houbeb Ajmi Ramdi, said, “This centre will be a reference point for global standard medical simulation and a first-choice destination for the health industry in our region. It delivers unique access to a depth and breadth of cutting-edge simulation services that have not been available before on a pan-regional level. This is an extremely important moment for Honoris health sciences students and the wider medical community.”

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EAC, The Leading School of Architecture in Casablanca, Morocco, Joins Honoris United Universities

Casablanca, Morocco, November 1st, 2018

Honoris United Universities has acquired École d’Architecture de Casablanca (EAC) in Morocco, a development that builds on the vision and breadth of its distinctive program offerings and employability focus. This acquisition marks another key milestone in the expansion of Honoris as earlier this year the network also partnered with EMSI, the largest private higher education institution in Morocco. For more than 32 years, EMSI has been a pioneer in the country and region, serving as an innovation center as well as a reference in engineering education. Alongside Universite Mundiapolis, a multi-disciplinary university in Morocco known for its employability mission, this engagement firmly reinforces Honoris’ position as an educational leader in Morocco and in Francophone Africa.

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