Unstable Funding ‘Constrains’ Diamond Open Access in Africa
Journals that do not charge authors or readers struggle with staffing and budgeting, study finds
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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
South Korea's KAIST-inspired Science Education Model Goes Global in Africa
South Koreas KAIST-inspired science education model goes global in Africa Kenyas version of KAIST to be built in smart city Konza
The Reason Why Africa's Borders Are So Straight is More Complicated Than Most Think
Climate Change: Africa Needs Help Against Escalating Public Health Crisis
Climate Change: Africa Needs Help Against Escalating Public Health Crisis
An associate professor of infectious diseases and public health epidemiology in Nasarawa State, Dr. Ishaku Akyala has emphasised the severe toll of climate change on public health in Africa. Speaki…
Funding, Foreign Influence 'Hinder African Science Progress'
African researchers call for supportive policies, increased funding, and a collaborative approach to R&D to address science-policy gaps.
Science Can Drive Development and Unity in Africa - As It Does in the US and Europe
A Call for Pan-African Collaboration in Shaping the Future of Science, Technology and Innovation
A Call for Pan-African Collaboration in Shaping the Future of Science, Technology and Innovation
Dr Farai Kapfudzaruwa, Research and Strategic Partnerships Manager at Future Africa, University of Pretoria, calls for an African forum to craft a coherent strategy for positive change in the African STI landscape.
Strengthening Voice of African Science Through Collaboration on Global Stage is Imperative
Strengthening Voice of African Science Through Collaboration on Global Stage is Imperative
Inter-African collaboration among academics and science researchers on the continent remains low despite widespread calls at a political level to foster partnerships
Sierra Leone Implementing Its First National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
Sierra Leone Implementing Its First National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
Is the EU-Africa Innovation Plan Toothless?
Meaningful investment might be essential for fixing power imbalances in science and innovation.
Building Climate-resilient African Cities - Experts Outline What is Needed
Window of opportunity to secure liveable, equitable, and sustainable futures in the face of climate change is closing fast, more so for Africa
Piloting the WHO Global Guidance Framework for the Responsible Use of the Life Science in Uganda
Piloting the WHO Global Guidance Framework for the Responsible Use of the Life Science in Uganda
WHO published in 2022 the Global guidance framework for the responsible use of the life sciences: mitigating biorisks and governing dual-use research (the framework), which calls on Member States and relevant stakeholders to mitigate biorisks and safely govern dual-use research (DUR) while harnessing the power of life sciences for the global health.
I Advocate an African Research Agenda for African Development
As Uganda's science minister, Monica Musenero pushes to connect scientific research to economic development in her country and her continent.
Europe Eyes Closer Research and Innovation Cooperation with Africa
Europe Eyes Closer Research and Innovation Cooperation with Africa
Africa is fast becoming a key priority on the EU's foreign policy agenda and research and innovation has a role to play in deepening the partnership - but investment and integrated strategies are needed to encourage more cooperation.
Russia's Economic Issues 'Could Hamper Science Deals with Africa'
Ambition is there but resources may not be, African academics warn ahead of summit.
African Academy of Sciences Elects First Woman President
South Africa’s Lise Korsten to lead unsettled continental science body. The African Academy of Sciences has elected a new governing council headed by a woman—the first in the organisation’s 37-year history.
Split-site Doctorates Are Helping to Build Africa's Research Base
University partnerships that let PhD students split their time between two countries and keep jobs at home have many benefits.
African Ministers Back Science and Education Fund
Government representatives welcome novel mechanism but do not commit funding
African Centres of Excellence Pursue Development Goals
Over the past two decades, Sub-Saharan Africa has stepped up its scientific production and its investment in higher education.
Africa: Sequence 100,000 Species to Safeguard Biodiversity
Build a major genomics resource on the continent to help breeders and conservationists.
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