African Union Selects Three Think Tank Consortia for $50 Million Policy Research Platform

African Union Selects Three Think Tank Consortia for $50 Million Policy Research Platform

The African Union Commission (AUC) has announced the selection of three...


African Scientists Call for Homegrown Self-Reliant Health R&D as Global Funding Shifts

African Scientists Call for Homegrown Self-Reliant Health R&D as Global Funding Shifts

As global health financing undergoes significant realignment, African scie...


New £10 Million Research Programme to Strengthen Africa’s Leadership in Genomic Science

New £10 Million Research Programme to Strengthen Africa’s Leadership in Genomic Science

Africa has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its leadership i...


New Research Alliance to Boost Agricultural Innovation in East Africa

New Research Alliance to Boost Agricultural Innovation in East Africa

A new Franco–East African partnership is set to strengthen the region’s scienti...


Kenya Secures $73.3 Million Boost to Modernize Public Universities and Expand STEM Innovation

Kenya Secures $73.3 Million Boost to Modernize Public Universities and Expand STEM Innovation

Kenya’s higher education sector is poised for a major overhau...


New Microgrant Initiative Aims to Close Africa’s Cancer Research Funding Gap

New Microgrant Initiative Aims to Close Africa’s Cancer Research Funding Gap

In a move aimed at strengthening Africa’s response to rising cancer rates, t...


African Research Councils to Launch Continental Alliance in 2026

African Research Councils to Launch Continental Alliance in 2026

Africa’s research funding landscape is set for a major transformation with the planned lau...


Ghana Commits $50 Million to Vaccine Manufacturing, Targets Health Sovereignty and Regional Exports

Ghana Commits $50 Million to Vaccine Manufacturing, Targets Health Sovereignty and Regional Exports

Ghana has announced a $50 million investment to accelerate va...