ANGOLA EMBARKS ON MAJOR HE REFORMS, CRITICS SAY THEY ARE NEEDED

The Angolan government has been implementing several measures to improve the weak reputation of its higher education system, such as stricter accreditation and assessment laws, with some experts saying these changes need to be implemented more comprehensively. Since the current President João Lourenço took office in 2017, after almost 38 years under José Eduardo dos Santos’ command, the country has undergone significant change. This includes anti-corruption cases against formers ministers and generals, more civil liberties, and the privatisation of over 190 ...


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