Across Africa, the right to quality education—long seen as a cornerstone for development and empowerment—is under severe threat. Recent funding cuts by international donors and shrinking domestic education budgets are placing millions of children at risk of being denied the classroom experience that could shape their futures.

UNICEF, UNESCO, and regional advocacy groups warn that unless urgent measures are taken, Africa may face a lost generation—children who never step into a classroom or who drop out early due to lack of resources.