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The Sovereign Carbon Agency handed over mattresses, sheets, tents and school kits in Obock, northern Djibouti, to Yemeni refugees who recently arrived. The aid includes 500 mattresses, 1,000 sheets, 800 bags for women and 100 tents, according to Radio Télévision Djibouti.
Source: Adi
French teachers say their pay has declined in status as unions call for protests against falling purchasing power. The report highlights a salary of €3,000 that requires at least 25 years in the profession, according to Lessentiel.
Source: L’essentiel
The Indian Embassy organised several events in Djibouti dedicated to gastronomy, music, language, traditions and Ayurveda. The series included a food festival, the celebration of Hindi Diwas and a day dedicated to Ayurveda, bringing together the Indian diaspora, according to Lanation.
Source: Lanation
Chadian minister Sitack Yombatina Béni has set by decree the calendar for public higher education institutions for 2026-2027. Activities will begin on 1 September 2026 and end on 30 June 2027, while pre-registration and selection procedures are also specified, according to the source.
Source: Tchadinfos
Nigerian students receiving scholarships under the BEA bilateral scheme are demanding full payment of their 2025 stipends, amid concerns over the closure of budget cycles. The amount owed and payment date are not specified, according to Punch.
Source: Punch
Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Higher Education has set the administrative year to begin on 1 September 2026 and the academic year on 1 October. The 2026-2027 year will comprise two semesters, from 1 October to 27 February and then from 1 March to 30 June, according to the ministry’s official calendar.
Source: Lefaso
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