A new report by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation has shed light on the top 10 African countries with the highest quality education, with Tunisia, Ghana, and Namibia taking the top three spots. The report's findings highlight the crucial role education plays in driving economic growth, innovation, and competitiveness in the global economy.

The rankings are based on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) index scores, which aim to "ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all." The report's findings are significant, given that the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) estimates a $97 billion yearly financial deficit for education between 2023 and 2030 in low- and lower-middle-income nations.

The top 10 African countries with the highest quality education are Tunisia (93.1), Ghana (84.5), Namibia (83.7), Mauritius (83.5), Togo (80.1), Cape Verde (79.2), Morocco (78.6), South Africa (76.6), Eswatini (74.2), and Kenya (71.1). These countries' strong educational systems position them to compete in the increasingly knowledge-driven global economy and drive innovation in the tech and startup ecosystem.