Africa’s University Representation Shrinks in 2026 Shanghai Ranking
Africa’s presence among the world’s leading research universities has narrowed in the latest Shang...Read more
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JKUAT Deepens Africa-China Scientific Partnership to Protect Africa’s Biodiversity
A long-running China-Africa scientific partnership based at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Techno...Read more
NIH Reopens Research Funding to South Africa After Months of Uncertainty
The United States National Institutes of Health (NIH) has cleared the way for re...Read more
10 African Research Projects Win $700,000 in Climate-Health Funding
Ten research teams across West and Central Africa are set to receive a combined ...Read more
Kenyan Scientist Elected President of the International AIDS Society
Kenyan public health researcher Professor Kenneth Ngure has been elected Preside...Read more
KEMRI-Led Study Seeks Genetic Answers to Africa’s Growing Hypertension Burden
The KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) has partnered with Roche&rsq...Read more
South African Researcher Wins Global Grant to Tackle Critical Mineral Barrier to Green Hydrogen
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has secured a place in a global research effor...Read more
Kenya’s National Research Fund Earns Highest Global Certification for Grant Management
Kenya’s research funding ecosystem has received a major credibility boost ...Read more
University of Cape Town Leads Africa-Wide Push for African-Informed University Rankings
The University of Cape Town (UCT), in partnership with Applied Higher Education ...Read more
UNESCO Extends University of Johannesburg Medical Geology Chair, Strengthening Africa's Environmental Health Research
Africa's growing influence in environmental health research has received a s...Read more
African Academy of Sciences Opens Nominations for 2026 Fellowship
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) has officially opened nominations for its ...Read more
African Universities Push for Bigger Research Investment Ahead of AAU@60
African university leaders are using the Association of African Universities'...Read more
Africa's Health Security Improves, But Preparedness Gaps Leave Continent Vulnerable to the Next Pandemic
Africa has made significant strides in strengthening its ability to prevent, det...Read more
DAAD Funding Cuts Threaten Decades of Africa–Europe University Partnerships
Universities across Africa could face significant setbacks in research collabora...Read more