KEYIR NEWS - In a bid to reinforce Pan-African solidarity through knowledge exchange and capacity building, Ethiopia and Algeria have expressed a renewed commitment to enhancing cooperation in the field of education and training.
During an official meeting in Addis Ababa, Minister of Education, Professor Berhanu Nega, received Algeria’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Mohamed Khalid (PhD), for high-level discussions on bilateral educational collaboration. The talks, held at the Ministry of Education headquarters, signalled a mutual interest in elevating the academic and vocational relationship between the two nations.
Professor Berhanu highlighted the need for African countries to deepen their partnerships, particularly in an era marked by shifting global dynamics and an urgent need for self-reliant development. He emphasised that education must remain central to any strategy aimed at building a resilient and knowledge-driven continent.
The Minister expressed the willingness to work closely with Algeria on a broad range of educational initiatives. These include collaborative academic research, the exchange of teachers and students, facilitation of free educational opportunities, and the joint training of technical and vocational education instructors.
He underscored the importance of aligning educational frameworks between African nations to achieve shared development goals and knowledge transfer across borders.
Amb. Mohamed Khalid, the Algerian Ambassador, echoed these sentiments. He reaffirmed Algeria’s strong historical and diplomatic ties with Ethiopia, not only in education but across broader regional and international platforms.
The ambassador noted that both countries have demonstrated consistent cooperation on continental affairs and expressed a strong desire to expand this relationship into more structured and impactful areas.
In response to Ethiopia’s proposal, Ambassador Khalid stated that the Algerian government is keen to formalise the cooperation through a comprehensive bilateral agreement. This agreement would serve as a platform for institutional partnerships, curriculum development, and targeted investment in educational infrastructure and expertise.
The renewed momentum between Ethiopia and Algeria reflects a wider continental trend in which African nations are seeking to harness their shared historical, cultural, and linguistic ties to build stronger, self-sufficient institutions. Experts suggest that such partnerships could reduce dependence on foreign educational models and promote innovation that is locally relevant and sustainable.
The announcement comes amid broader education reform agenda in Ethiopia, which includes an emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), vocational training, and research excellence. Algeria, similarly, has prioritised regional collaboration and academic diplomacy in its foreign policy.
As both governments prepare for potential formal agreements, observers are optimistic that this partnership could serve as a blueprint for broader African educational integration—one grounded in equity, mutual respect, and shared development goals.