full view
ARISE: Catalysing Africa’s Development through Research & Innovation
Featured News
ABOUT AAS

The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is a non-aligned, non-political, not-for-profit Pan-African organization headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with a hosting agreement with the government of Kenya. The AAS’ vision is to see transformed lives on the African continent through science. It is the only continental Academy in Africa enjoying the support and recognition of the African Union, as well as several governments and major international partners.

It has a tripartite mandate: to recognize excellence through its highly prestigious fellowship and award schemes; to provide advisory and think tank functions for shaping the continent’s Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) strategies and policies; and to implement key STI programs aimed at addressing Africa’s developmental challenges.

Our Tripartite Mandates
To pursue excellence by recognizing leading scholars and achievers.

To pursue excellence by recognizing leading scholars and achievers.

To provide advisory services and act as a think-tank for shaping STI strategies and policies in Africa.

To provide advisory services and act as a think-tank for shaping STI strategies and policies in Africa.

To implement key Science, Technology and Innovation(STI) programmes that have an impact on challenges of development.

To implement key Science, Technology and Innovation(STI) programmes that have an impact on challenges of development.

Upcoming Events
eventImage
Accra International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana (Hybrid)
3rd July 2025 - 4th July 2025
UNPACKING THE PACT FOR THE FUTURE: IMPERATIVES FOR ADVANCING SCIENTIFIC COOPERATION WITH AFRICA
eventImage
Hybrid: virtual & in-person at The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) Campus, Nairobi, Kenya
21st May 2025 - 22nd May 2025
AAS–ISC Retreat on Emerging Technologies and Collaborative Research