Makerere University has been ranked 23rd in Africa and 639th globally in the US News and World Report Best Global Universities Rankings for 2026–2027, marking its exit from the continent's top 20. The university achieved an overall global score of 44.9% in the assessment, according to CampusBee.

Kampala International University (KIU) held its 33rd Graduation Ceremony at the KIU Western Campus in Ishaka, Bushenyi, where 1,844 students graduated. During the event, university leadership announced their ambition to rank among the top 10 universities in Africa, aiming to elevate the institution's status within the continent's academic landscape.

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has been recognized as Africa's leading university for sustainability impact, according to TimesLIVE. The vice-chancellor emphasized the institution's commitment to being the best university for the world rather than striving to be the best globally.

The University of Johannesburg has been recognized as the top university in South Africa and Africa for its sustainability impact, achieving a global ranking of 39th in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings.

African universities showcased impressive performances at the 10th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final, with Nigeria achieving notable success. This event highlighted the growing capabilities of educational institutions across the continent in the field of information and communication technology.

According to Juliet Mashabela, South Africa has improved its position by climbing 10 places in global competitiveness rankings, indicating that the country is outperforming many of its emerging market peers.