The quality of education in Africa is a pressing concern, with many countries struggling to provide adequate education to their citizens. A new report by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation has revealed the top 10 African countries with the lowest quality education, with South Sudan ranking at the bottom of the list.

The report highlights the importance of education in breaking poverty cycles and driving economic development. However, many African countries are hindered by a lack of strong academic foundations, making it difficult for individuals to access opportunities for social and economic mobility.

The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all by 2030. However, a staggering $97 billion yearly financial deficit in educational funding across low- and lower-middle-income countries between 2023 and 2030 underscores the urgency of investment in education.

The report's findings are a call to action for governments and private stakeholders to invest in education and address the chronic deficiency in many African educational institutions. With African countries collectively generating approximately $70 billion annually, there is a significant opportunity for investment in education to drive sustainable development across the continent.