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(a) Political instability
Some countries still experiences war hence posing danger of insecurity which interferes with education activities.
(b) Poverty
Economic statistics report that many families in post colonial Africa live below average lifestyle, being unable to adequately support their children in attaining education.
(c) Rural lifestyle
Education opportunities in rural settlements are much lesser as compared to educational opportunities in urban settlements.
(d) Adversities of nature
Some parts of African countries are highly prone to natural calamities such as landslides, floods, too much heat like in deserts or volcanic eruptions which negatively impact education activities.
(e) Poor planning
Most post colonial countries lack proper planning for their citizens on important matters like education, ending up with poor academic strategies.
(f) Prevailing disabilities
A person with disability of any kind in most post colonial countries is likely not to have the privilege of attaining education due to discrimination and seclusion.
(g) Gender imparity
Some of the African communities still hold onto some beliefs which deny certain gender rights to education, especially the girl child.
(h) Ethnic backgrounds
Children from a particular ethnic group may find it difficult to cope up with education in a totally new environment, which may lead to dropouts.
Andreaz answered the question on December 6, 2017 at 11:39
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