African Research Administrators Push for More Collaboration
Sarima 2025: Calls grow for unified African voice in research management and innovation
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Cultivating an Equity-oriented Data Sharing Culture for African Health Research Initiatives
Cultivating an Equity-oriented Data Sharing Culture for African Health Research Initiatives
We propose a roadmap for promoting a data-sharing culture in African health research governed by data justice and solidarity. This framework integrates dynamic consent, equitable benefit-sharing, reciprocity, data custodianship, controlled access infrastructures, and data sovereignty
Travel Bans Punish Africa for Its Scientific Leadership
Sifelani Tsiko in Lusaka, Zambia Powerful western countries have been condemned for slapping Africa with travel bans whenever its health experts demonstrate scientific leadership in the fight against global pandemics.…
How Africa-led Clinical Trials Are Shaping Vaccine Science
African scientists are now designing clinical trials, steering analysis and defining the questions that matter. Africa is not just at the table; it is building it.
Universities Must Lead in Reclaiming Scientific Sovereignty
Africa's limited control over its own research priorities, publishing platforms, and funding streams has left the continent vulnerable to external i...
Africa's Innovations Are Overlooked Because Global Measures Don't Fit: What Needs to Change
Africa's Innovations Are Overlooked Because Global Measures Don't Fit: What Needs to Change
Many of Africa's most powerful innovations are not being measured correctly.
Building Bridges Between Knowledge Production and Policy Decision-making
Building Bridges Between Knowledge Production and Policy Decision-making
Last May, scientists, political figures and members of Senegalese civil society met in Dakar to discuss the sustainable transformation of agrifood systems. At the core of the discussions was the national structuring of science-policy interfaces, spaces for exchange between two worlds that sometimes struggle to agree. This provided an opportunity to talk with Astou Camara, a researcher at the Senegalese Institute for Agricultural Research (ISRA), about the need to more effectively connect research and policy.
The Importance of Funding and Investment to Strengthen Data Science in Africa
The Importance of Funding and Investment to Strengthen Data Science in Africa
The authors explore the underutilization of data science (DS) to improve health outcomes in Africa and advocate for increased, strategic investment in DS infrastructure, talent development, and research funding.
Africa's Quantum Leap
Several African countries have already made their mark on global research in quantum technologies.
Africa's Dynamic Future is an Opportunity for European Universities
Africa's Dynamic Future is an Opportunity for European Universities
Africa is set for remarkable progress and transformation. Central to this development is the need to enhance higher education and research capacities across the continent and the European academic community has a unique opportunity.
Lessons from Africa's First Institute for Advanced Study
A group of recent Fellows of the Stellenbosch IAS reflect on its unique research environment and how it inspires an African approach to global scientific challenges.
Africa's 'bold Generation' See Bright Future at Home
They see themselves as the "bold generation" and the "conscious youth" of the African continent. AFP met six African students from Generation Z who, from Dakar to Nairobi, and Johannesburg to Abidjan, displayed a realistic optimism and a desire to transform their countries.
Why Africa's Young Scientists Should Help Check the Quality of Climate Change Research
Why Africa's Young Scientists Should Help Check the Quality of Climate Change Research
Global scientific reports about climate change are largely written and reviewed by older researchers from the global north.
African Science Map Redrawn as Egypt Dominates R&D Spending
Egypt’s research investment surged twelve-fold from 2000 to 2023, global IP body says
A Case for Inclusive AI from Africa
Africa is home to about 2000 languages, with 75 of them having more than one million speakers each. Yet, this linguistic abundance is not reflected in the large language models (LLMs)-which are at the core of many AI systems-that are widely used. This creates a significant barrier in trying to build localised solutions.
African Leaders to Endorse Science Strategy in February
Ten-year plan seeks to improve take-up and financial sustainability of continental STI programmes.
Improving Opportunities for Female Scientists in Central Africa
Improving Opportunities for Female Scientists in Central Africa
How a Congolese Foundation supports the development of women scientists.
Unstable Funding ‘Constrains’ Diamond Open Access in Africa
Journals that do not charge authors or readers struggle with staffing and budgeting, study finds
Scientists Uncover Ancient Origin of Cultural and Linguistic Networks of Central African Hunter-Gatherers
Scientists Uncover Ancient Origin of Cultural and Linguistic Networks of Central African Hunter-Gatherers
Extensive social networks among different hunter-gatherer groups in the Congo Basin existed long before the advent of agriculture in the region. This continent-wide exchange helped preserve a rich cultural diversity that evolved over thousands of years, as demonstrated by researchers from the Univer
Africa’s New Force in Genomics
With vision and force of personality, Christian Happi built a world-class genomics center so Africans can help Africa.
The Women for Africa Foundation Premieres the Documentary "The Science of African Women"
The Women for Africa Foundation Premieres the Documentary "The Science of African Women"
On 23 May at the Palacio de la Prensa in Madrid
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