COVID-19 Impact on Education in African Countries

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new reality that necessitates a rethink of how quality education can be effectively delivered in an inclusive and equitable manner, and the role of technology as one of the key enablers. Inequality and exclusion are some of the perennial ghosts haunting most African countries. The pandemic has shown how the current education setup has further deepened inequalities and how the prevailing socioeconomic status is a target that is constantly in motion.