Africa

South Africa continues to lead but Ghana and Kenya show strength 

Union leaders warn walkouts over government pay deal will continue indefinitely 

Outpost to build on London university’s existing partnerships in West Africa

This is how we assess the data and produce the tables for the Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings, based on information from 171 institutions

University to investigate claims that investigation into abuse in halls of residence was doctored by senior leaders, amid mounting political pressure

Lack of funding hampering efforts to develop research workforce, study says

Universities should reflect upon the intellectual life and sacrifices of South Africa’s student activists as they mark milestones, says Mashupye Maserumule 

Ghana’s first female economics professor discusses why it has taken so long for an appointment like hers, and how she splits her time between academia and the priesthood

Experts left underwhelmed by appointment of Nobuhle Nkabane and warn of significant challenges ahead

Nobuhle Nkabane succeeds much-maligned Blade Nzimande, who will retain science brief

Senegal’s oldest university is bringing together medical doctors and traditional healers to find potential areas of agreement, its vice-chancellor explains

Locale determines the mission of many universities, and the Impact Rankings recognise how such diversity and community-mindedness helps to further progress towards the SDGs