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Africa
Burkina Faso Shuts Down Gates-Backed GM Mosquito Project, Citing Biosafety and Sovereignty Concerns
Burkina Faso has officially terminated a decade-long genetica...
Kenya Makes History as First African Host of Global Forestry Congress in 2029
Kenya has secured the bid to host the 27th World Congress of the International Unio...
Research
RUFORUM Opens Call for Exhibitors Ahead of 21st AGM in Botswana
The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) has announced a ca...
Funding
Trump-Era Grant Reforms Spark Fears of Setback for U.S.–Africa Scientific Partnerships
The United States government has introduced sweeping new restrictions on...
African-Led Research Projects Poised to Transform Global Understanding of Rift Valley Fever
Two major African-led research initiatives are set to redefine global...
South Africa Hosts Africa’s First UN University Research Hub to Tackle Climate, Agriculture, and Health Challenges
South Africa has become home to Africa&rsquo...
Gates Foundation Pledges $2.5 Billion to Transform Women’s Health Research by 2030
In a landmark move to address decades of underinvestment in women’s he...
South Africa Unveils Stricter Ethical Code to Safeguard Academic Publishing Integrity
In a move to restore credibility and enhance accountability within its acad...
Kenya to Host Africa’s First AI Policy and Innovation Summit in Mombasa
Kenya is poised to make history as it prepares to host the continent’s first Afri...
South Africa Steps Up with R600 Million Lifeline for HIV and TB Research After U.S. Funding Cut
In a powerful display of global health solidarity, South Africa, ...
AU Unveils $50M Initiative to Empower African Think Tanks
The African Union Commission (AUC), with support from the World Bank, has launched a groundbreaking $50...
Higher education
Namibia’s Prof. Kenneth Matengu Elected AAU President, Pledges Bold Reforms for Africa’s Higher Education
The Association of African Universities (AAU) has u...
African Universities Unite to Redefine Higher Education for Innovation, Inclusion, and Sustainability
African universities have collectively charted a bold new d...
Collaboration and partnerships
South Africa and Tunisia Sign Landmark STI Pact to Boost Continental Innovation and Collaboration
In a historic move to deepen science and innovation ties across...
INGSA-Africa Launches 2025 Mentorship Call to Build Climate-Smart Science Advisers Across Africa
The Africa Regional Chapter of the International Network for Gov...
Nigeria Launches €18 Million EU-Backed Plan to Build Vaccine Independence
Nigeria is set to launch the implementation of an €18 million grant from the Eur...
Arusha to Host Africa’s First Centre of Excellence for Nutrition Research in Landmark Public Health Initiative
In a groundbreaking move to confront Africa&rsqu...
Grant makers
Google Invests $37 Million to Supercharge Africa’s AI Future
In a bold step to position Africa at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, Goo...
UNICEF and African Universities Launch Groundbreaking Network to Drive Social and Behavioural Change for Children
In a landmark initiative aimed at transforming ...
South Africa and UNESCO-Backed ISTIC Forge South-South Science Alliance to Tackle Global Challenges
In a major boost for scientific development across the Global...
AU/CIEFFA Calls for Groundbreaking Research on Gender and Education in Africa
In a bold move to advance gender equality through scholarly research, the African U...
Africa Charts Ethical AI Future with Launch of Pan-African ACTS AI Institute
Africa has made a bold stride toward digital sovereignty with the launch of the ACTS...
Accra Declaration Sets Bold Path for Africa-Led Science Funding and Innovation
In a defining moment for Africa’s research and development future, leaders a...
Kenya to Host Landmark National Research Festival on Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
In a strategic effort to position science at the heart of national...
NIH Partially Reverses Funding Freeze, Allowing Global Health Trials to Resume in South Africa and Beyond
After nearly two months of disruption that paralysed hu...
Africa Launches Landmark Research Governance Standard, Setting Global Precedent
Africa has made history as the first continent to adopt a continent-wide, interna...
UCT Tops Africa in QS 2026 Rankings as Sub-Saharan Institutions Struggle to Keep Up
Africa’s presence in global higher education took center stage this wee...
Morocco Strengthens Cannabis Research Leadership Through Landmark University-Regulator Partnership
Morocco is accelerating its transformation into a regional hub...
AAU and eLearnAfrica Launch Pan-African Online Learning Platform to Build Future-Ready Workforce
In a landmark move to transform professional development across ...
Nigerian Innovators Awarded 600 Million in Seed Grants to Tackle Maternal and Child Health Crisis
Ten groundbreaking Nigerian-led innovations have secured fundin...
African Academy of Sciences Opens 2025 Fellowship Call, Champions Diversity and Excellence in Science
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) has officially launch...
Wits University Injects R22 Million Emergency Fund to Protect Health Research Amid U.S. Aid Cuts
The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has announced an emer...
Top News
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Recent News
University of Cape Town to Host 2026 Times Higher Education World Academic Summit — A First for Africa
22 Oct 2025
Dr. Edwine Barasa Appointed First African Executive Director of Kemri–Wellcome Research Programme
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KEMRI Secures Ksh.516 Million Gates Foundation Grant to Lead Africa’s Women’s Health Research Revolution
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Kenyan Scientist Wins Africa Food Prize for Elevating Indigenous Vegetables to Global Stage
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