Frequently Asked Questions

Answer (A): African University Foundation is the vehicle to mobilize international financial support and other forms of support essential for the construction of African University. African University Foundation was incorporated on January 04, 1994 at Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A. as a (501)(c)(3) non-profit organization. The United States Internal Revenue Service granted African University Foundation’s tax-exempt status on June 11, 1998.

A: African University will be funded by student fees and voluntary contributions of individuals, corporations, foundations, governments, agencies, associations, and other institutions interested and able to support higher education in Africa.

A: You may restrict your contribution to be used to achieve the objectives of the following funds of African University Foundation: Annual Fund, Capital Fund, Endowment Fund, Farm Fund, General Fund, and Scholarship Fund. The General Fund is the least restrictive that supports the Foundation’s efforts to hire and retain a competent development staff to handle inquiries, operate African University Foundation, as well as raise and manage the funds necessary to establish African University.

A: Yes.

A: African University will be located at the unique location of Tali, Manyu Division in the South West Region of Cameroon which provides a community atmosphere and pleasant educational environment. It provides the typical peace, serenity and pollution-free environment associated with the rural world.  Tali is situated in the forested region of the South West Region in Cameroon, a recognized biodiversity “hotspot.” It has a tropical climate and a relatively flat topography. Tali is 5 miles from the mostly untarred highway from the cities of Mamfe and Kumba. Construction and tarring of the Mamfe to Kumba highway will begin soon. Iis part of the African superhighway linking Cameroon to Nigeria. Building a highway to Nigeria is a necessary condition to enhance African communication, integration, and commerce. Another highway from Dchang and Menji (formerly called Fontem) leads to Tali. In the 1940s an English anthropologist, Malcolm Ruel, lived with the Tali people and wrote a book about the culture, politics and leadership in Manyu. The title of the book is “Leopards and Leaders: Constitutional Politics Among a Cross River People.” The former Governor Baiyee Arikai Tanyitiku (retired) of Cameroon ‘s Eastern Region is from Tali. Supreme Court Justice Hillman Egbe, Former Governor Enow Abrams of the Adamawa and South Regions, former Governor Enow Tanjong (retired) of the South West and North West Region of Cameroon are from the Tali area. Other prominent Cameroonians such as the late Honorable Emmanuel Tabi Egbe spent his formative years in Tali and eventually taught at Tali’s Government Primary School established in 1922. The preeminent Cameroonian educator and politician, Dr. A.D. Mengot, taught at the Tali Government Primary School. The late distinguished university academic and administrator, Dr. Tanyi Mbuagbaw who authored the book “African Philosophy of Education” among other academic works was from Tali.

A: Tali is the most logical site to build African University because of the availability and richness of the land for agriculture as well as its conducive climate and topography. Farms will be an integral part of African University. Tali is endowed with rich tropical forest and three rivers, Nfu, Nfi, Bawoh and Ejue Nfu. In 1999, the Tali Council reserved ten square miles of land for the construction of African University. Tali has a primary school built in the early part of the Twentieth Century, post office, and health center. The Cameroon Government recently opened a Government Technical College in Tali. Tali Primary School played a key role in the education of prominent individuals of Manyu Division. Other secondary schools situated around Tali include Government Secondary School, Ebeagba; Government Secondary School, Bachua Akabe; Queen of the Rosary College, Okoyong; Seat of Wisdom College, Menji; Government High School, Mamfe; Government High School, Tinto, Presbyterian High School, Bessong Abang. A secondary school in Cameroon is commonly called a college. African University will thrive in Tali. Historically, some renowned universities around the world started in villages. A well-structured and functioning university will not only attract competent students and faculty, but also adequate funding.

A: Tali is the most logical site to build African University because of the availability and richness of the land for agriculture as well as its conducive climate and topography. Farms will be an integral part of African University. Tali is endowed with rich tropical forest and three rivers, Nfu, Nfi, Bawoh and Ejue Nfu. In 1999, the Tali Council reserved ten square miles of land for the construction of African University. Tali has a primary school built in the early part of the Twentieth Century, post office, and health center. The Cameroon Government recently opened a Government Technical College in Tali. Tali Primary School played a key role in the education of prominent individuals of Manyu Division. Other secondary schools situated around Tali include Government Secondary School, Ebeagba; Government Secondary School, Bachua Akabe; Queen of the Rosary College, Okoyong; Seat of Wisdom College, Menji; Government High School, Mamfe; Government High School, Tinto, Presbyterian High School, Bessong Abang. A secondary school in Cameroon is commonly called a college. African University will thrive in Tali. Historically, some renowned universities around the world started in villages. A well-structured and functioning university will not only attract competent students and faculty, but also adequate funding.

A: African University will be designed to attract large numbers of tourists or visitors besides academics and students. Local materials such as the red soil of Tali will be used to the degree necessary to construct African University. Environmental concerns will be taken into account in the design of African University.

A : A dedicated Board of Trustees currently manages and governs African University Foundation. To minimize operational expense, a small professional staff supports work of African University Foundation.

A: Fundraising for phase one of African University is underway. The new institution will be launched in Tali soon.

A: Be creative. You may do any of the following to enhance the fund raising activities of African University Foundation: Share the idea of African University with others; and/or make personal requests soliciting funds to establish African University, and/or host a fund raising event. All checks or money orders should be payable to African University Foundation and mailed to: 545 Edgemre Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA.