By Maltiti Sayida Sadick
Ghana will host the eLearning Africa Conference 2026 from June 3 to 5, 2026, as the government seeks to strengthen digital education and expand access to technology-driven learning across the country.
The Minister for Education and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, announced this at the official launch at the Ministry of Education, describing the initiative as an important step in transforming the country’s education system.
He said technology is increasingly reshaping education by changing how knowledge is delivered and how teaching and learning are conducted across Africa.
Quoting an author, he reflected on Africa’s historical challenges, saying the continent has endured “three traumatic events in a row—slavery, colonialism, and continuing global racism,” and stressed that Africa must not be left behind in the digital revolution.
He said Ghana must take full advantage of e-learning technologies, adding that the eLearning Africa conference has grown into one of the continent’s leading platforms for dialogue, innovation, and collaboration in digital education.
Despite progress in the sector, the Minister noted that many schools in Ghana still lack electricity and internet connectivity. He said government is working to expand infrastructure and improve access, including efforts to extend internet connectivity to schools nationwide.
He also disclosed that a nationwide assessment is underway to identify the digital needs of students from preschool to junior high school. The findings, he said, will support the development of a comprehensive digital education policy for Ghana.
Mr Iddrisu acknowledged the support of development partners, including a representative named Christine, for their role in advancing digital learning initiatives in the country.
He invited stakeholders across Africa and the global community to attend the conference, which will be held at the Labadi Beach Hotel, saying it will serve as a key platform to accelerate e-learning adoption and shape the future of education on the continent.
