24 July 2026
Research

African Universities Open Research Scholarships

The University of Kabale, the University of Dodoma, and Amref International University have announced a call for applications for research scholarships under the Migration and Displacement Action Plan for Sub-Saharan Africa (MAPS) project. The programme, co-funded by the European Union, aims to build research capacity and find solutions to issues related to migration and forced

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Universities

AI Expert Warns African Universities Over Outdated Curricula

Artificial Intelligence expert and Chief Web Advocate at the World Wide Web Foundation, Nnenna Nwakanma, has warned that African universities risk producing graduates unfit for the job market if they fail to reform outdated curricula and address systemic challenges in education. Speaking at Babcock University’s Founders’ Day lecture in Ogun State, she stated that institutions

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Technology

Experts Ask African Governments to Invest More in Digital University Education

Education experts have urged African governments to allocate more funds for enhancing digital systems in universities. They stated that outdated methods and inadequate infrastructure are hindering progress in higher education across the continent. This call for increased investment was made during the Digital Higher Education Africa (DHEA) Summit 2025, held at the prestigious Eko Hotel

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