This article proposes a framework for rethinking academic literacy instruction in African universities by harnessing the potential of digital multilingual resources. The framework promotes the integration of African languages alongside English in academic literacy development, acknowledging the rich linguistic diversity found in African higher education. It looks at how students can become proficient in academic genres with the help of digital tools like multilingual online reading platforms, writing software that allows for code-switching and translation, and collaborative research portals that link students from different linguistic communities. This strategy seeks to decolonize higher education and give students the tools they need to participate in academic discourse with confidence by embracing a variety of linguistic practices and utilizing technology. Pedagogical approaches, digital resources, assessment techniques, and support systems are the four interrelated parts of the framework. The rationale for each component is based on relevant theory and research, with an emphasis on increasing diversity, equity, and student-centered learning. The framework is seen as an interwoven web, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all components. This framework intends to provide a comprehensive and context-specific strategy to incorporating digital multilingual resources into academic literacy training in African institutions, contributing to the continuing discourse about academic literacy and multilingualism.

Keywords: Digital multilingual resources, digital tools, academic literacy, African universities, linguistic diversity, decolonizing education.