Raising school fees torments many Africans. Some expect the Catholic Church to do more to help

Catholic Church urged to help more as education costs in Africa rise

The growing trend toward privatisation is sparking concern that the Catholic Church may price poorer families out of its schools.

Rising tuition fees in Catholic schools push African families to the brink

Catholic schools in Uganda face criticism for high tuition fees, risking exclusion of poor families, sparking concerns of privatisation.

High school fees torment many Africans. Some expect more help from the Catholic Church

Catholic schools have long been a pillar of affordable but high-quality education, especially for poor families.

Raising School Fees Torments Many Africans. Some Expect the Catholic ...

Raising school fees torments many Africans. Some expect the Catholic Church to do more to help

Sub-Saharan Africa has the world's highest school dropout rates and a driving factor is that parents are being crushed by unpredictable school fees.

Proposal to establish Muslim-based schools stirs debate in WES

The suggestion, made by a state minister on Friday, encouraged Muslims to establish schools offering instruction in both Arabic and English to improve access to education and curb youth delinquency. By Emmanuel Mandella A proposal by Western Equatoria State Minister for Local Government and Law Enforcement, James Severino, inviting the Muslim community to open private schools in the region has stirred mixed reactions among locals. The suggestion…