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[Ghanaian Times] The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned universities and other operators of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) in Ghana to comply with cybersecurity regulations following a recent cyber-attack on the…

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Accra, Ghana – 16 June 2026 The Association of African Universities (AAU) hosted a high-level delegation from the Center for Global Africa (CGA) at its Secretariat in Accra, Ghana, on 16 June 2026. The delegation included Dr. Julius Garvey…

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Young people across Africa have been challenged to take the lead in promoting water stewardship, resilient communities, and safe sanitation systems as the continent works toward achieving Agenda 2063. This call was made by a youth panel…

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The third edition of the African Academic Heritage Fair (AAHF), convened by the Association of African Universities (AAU) in partnership with the Center for Global Africa (CGA), Enrich in Africa Center (EiAC), and sponsored by the Twellium…

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As Africa grapples with the intersecting pressures of climate change, rapid urbanization, population growth, and environmental degradation, water security has emerged as a non-negotiable priority. This was the central focus of a High-Level…

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[Ghanaian Times] A leading broadcaster, Mr Bernard Avle, has challenged graduates of Academic City University to become agents of transformation by placing integrity, excellence and innovation at the centre of their professional and…

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[Ghanaian Times] Sixty Seven youth who underwent training to operate forklift, mobile crane and excavator on Wednesday graduated from the Regional Maritime University in Accra under the theme: 'Skilled Youth for Accelerated Development.'

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[Ghanaian Times] A Professor of Applied English Linguistics, Prof. Joseph Benjamin Archibald Afful, has called for a comprehensive review and redesign of foundational learning programmes in Ghanaian universities to ensure they meet…

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1. Project Background 1.1 Context The Association of African Universities (AAU) is the apex organisation representing higher education institutions in Africa. It works to strengthen the capacity of African universities to contribute to…

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As African higher education systems continue to expand and diversify, strengthening transparent and internationally comparable quality assurance frameworks has become a strategic priority for continental integration, student mobility, and…

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In the era of rapid technological advancement, the conversation around digital transformation has shifted from possibility to readiness. How prepared are institutions, not only in terms of infrastructure and people but also in systems and…

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The Association of African Universities (AAU) Governing Board convened its 86th session from 12–13 February 2026 at the Association’s Secretariat in Accra, Ghana, bringing together a distinguished group of vice-chancellors and other higher…

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[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), led by its Administrator, Mr Paul Adjei, has paid a working visit to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to brief him on the award of a GH¢ 400 million contract for the…

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In an era where digital transformation continues to reshape how societies communicate, learn, and innovate, the need for inclusivity in the online space has never been more urgent. Universal Acceptance (UA) Day 2026, commemorated at the…

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Every morning in Accra, Ghana’s capital, thousands of commuters sit in traffic while minibuses and taxis compete for limited road space. More than 70% of Ghanaians rely on informal public transport, predominantly minibuses (trotros) and…

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[Ghanaian Times] Six hundred and sixty students have graduated from the University of Gold Coast (formerly Accra Business School) across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with a call for inclusivity and youth empowerment as key…

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Le Fonds monétaire international (FMI) ne devrait pas jouer le rôle d'arbitre dans les discussions visant à déterminer quelles autres institutions financières multilatérales devraient bénéficier du statut de créancier privilégié. En effet,…

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[Ghanaian Times] The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, in the Western Region, has announced the appointment of the current Dean of the Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Studies, Professor Bernard Kumi-Boateng, as…

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Dates: May 5-8, 2026 Venue – Association of African Universities (AAU) Secretariat, Accra Ghana 1.0 Executive Summary The Association of African Universities (AAU), in partnership with eLearnAfrica, is convening a flagship Executive…

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ACCRA – 09 December 2025 – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today opened the Africa Engagement Forum in Accra, Ghana. Organized by ICANN and hosted by the Association of African Universities (AAU), the forum…