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Investing in Africa's Next Generation of NTD Researchers
Blog
2025-01-30
Investing in Africa's Next Generation of NTD Researchers
Over one third of people affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) live in Africa. NTDs are a diverse set of...
Fighting Malaria and Dengue in Burkina Faso
Blog
2025-01-30
Fighting Malaria and Dengue in Burkina Faso
Vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue continue to pose significant public health challenges across Africa. Despite advancements in disease control,...
Let’s Use Science as a Tool for Development, Peace, and Global Cohesion
website articles
2025-01-28
Let’s Use Science as a Tool for Development, Peace, and Global Cohesion
AAS Executive Director Dr Peggy Oti-Boateng led panellists in demonstrating how science can be a powerful force for driving development,...
The African Academy of Sciences Spotlights Research Excellence at the Third International Science Council General Assembly
website articles
2025-01-24
The African Academy of Sciences Spotlights Research Excellence at the Third International Science Council General Assembly
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is set to co-host a pivotal side event at the Third International Science Council...
Trump’s WHO withdrawal will be felt by the poorest
media article
2025-01-22
Trump’s WHO withdrawal will be felt by the poorest
Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) puts the lives of millions of people in poorer...
The African Academy of Sciences Engages STINT Delegation on Equitable Partnerships
website articles
2025-01-16
The African Academy of Sciences Engages STINT Delegation on Equitable Partnerships
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) hosted a delegation from the Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher...
Mak 75th Graduation Commences with 49 PhDs Conferred
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2025-01-13
Mak 75th Graduation Commences with 49 PhDs Conferred
The Guest of Honour-Hon. Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu (4th L) and Chancellor-Hon. Dr. Crispus Kiyonga (5th L) with Chairperson Council-Mrs....
Professor Abdoulaye Diabaté among the 100 most influential africans of 2024
media article
2025-01-07
Professor Abdoulaye Diabaté among the 100 most influential africans of 2024
The pan-African magazine New African has unveiled its prestigious list of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024, distinguishing Professor...
UNITAR and AAS Join Forces to Advance Science4Peace in Africa
Press release
2025-01-02
UNITAR and AAS Join Forces to Advance Science4Peace in Africa
The UNITAR and AAS are proud to announce a new partnership aimed at promoting the transformative agenda of Science4Peace in...
Outstanding contributions by British nationals abroad recognised on the New Year 2025 Overseas and International Honours list
Press release
2024-12-30
Outstanding contributions by British nationals abroad recognised on the New Year 2025 Overseas and International Honours list
The New Year Overseas Honours list recognises the outstanding contribution of British nationals abroad or internationally.
African Academy of Sciences interrogates its continental role
media article
2024-12-19
African Academy of Sciences interrogates its continental role
Rebuilding the confidence in science in Africa, the mobilisation of resources to invest in the continent’s scientists, strategies to unlock..
Give ‘science for peace’ a chance
media article
2024-12-18
Give ‘science for peace’ a chance
An initiative from two research organizations to boost the role of science in peace-building in Africa needs to be supported

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