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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
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.
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