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Africa cannot afford to delay investment in science, H.E Obasanjo urges
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2026-10-28
Africa cannot afford to delay investment in science, H.E Obasanjo urges
At the AAS Presidential Lecture, the former Nigerian President called on African leaders to make evidence central to policy and...
Join former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo for an AAS dialogue on science, leadership and Africa’s future
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2026-10-27
Join former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo for an AAS dialogue on science, leadership and Africa’s future
How can Africa turn its scientific talent into solutions that improve lives, strengthen economies and shape the continent’s future?
The Hidden Cost of Polluted Rivers: Why Water Quality Matters for Food Security
Blog
2026-10-26
The Hidden Cost of Polluted Rivers: Why Water Quality Matters for Food Security
Clean water is often discussed as a public health necessity, but its role in food production is equally critical. In...
Africa’s Common Currency-in-Waiting
media article
2026-10-20
Africa’s Common Currency-in-Waiting
The monetary integration of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has become an exercise in perpetual postponement: more...
AAS Fellow Prof. Nicholas Ozor Gives Back to His Alma Mater Through Research and Infrastructure Support
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2026-10-19
AAS Fellow Prof. Nicholas Ozor Gives Back to His Alma Mater Through Research and Infrastructure Support
The AAS celebrates the outstanding contribution of AAS Fellow Prof. Nicholas Ozor, whose recent support to the University of Nigeria,...
AAS Inaugurates Resource Mobilization Committee to Advance Long-Term Financial Sustainability
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2026-10-15
AAS Inaugurates Resource Mobilization Committee to Advance Long-Term Financial Sustainability
The AAS is pleased to announce the official inauguration of the Resource Mobilization Committee, a strategic initiative established by the...
AAS Fellow Romain Murenzi Elected Fellow of the American Physical Society
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2026-10-15
AAS Fellow Romain Murenzi Elected Fellow of the American Physical Society
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) congratulates AAS Fellow Prof. Romain Murenzi on his election as a Fellow of the...
China's drive to become food powerhouse has great significance for Africa
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2026-10-11
China's drive to become food powerhouse has great significance for Africa
China is steadily moving toward becoming an agricultural and food powerhouse, and it has become a practical example of how...
Africa not just a consumer but a contributor to global science, says Prof Murenzi
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2026-10-11
Africa not just a consumer but a contributor to global science, says Prof Murenzi
Physicist and former education minister Romain Murenzi said his election as a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) is...
AAS Fellow Sir Cato T. Laurencin Recognised by Africa Giant for Pioneering the HEAL Project
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2026-10-09
AAS Fellow Sir Cato T. Laurencin Recognised by Africa Giant for Pioneering the HEAL Project
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) proudly celebrates Sir Cato T. Laurencin, a distinguished surgeon-scientist, engineer and Fellow of the...
Climate change could push mosquito-borne diseases into new parts of Africa
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2026-10-07
Climate change could push mosquito-borne diseases into new parts of Africa
Warning comes as Southern Africa is faced with a particularly dangerous combination of a strong El Niño and long-term global...
HIV/AIDS: ‘Turn scientific progress into equitable access’
media article
2026-10-01
HIV/AIDS: ‘Turn scientific progress into equitable access’
The International AIDS Society (IAS), which pushes for science-based HIV/AIDS policies, is now led by Kenneth Ngure, an HIV/AIDS research...

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