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A new vision for EU R&I policy shouldn’t just address brain drain but other pressing global challenges as well
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2025-10-27
A new vision for EU R&I policy shouldn’t just address brain drain but other pressing global challenges as well
To boost its competitiveness, especially in tech, the EU recently launched its Choose Europe initiative to attract the brightest minds...
China–Africa Alliance Sets New Milestone for Agricultural Innovation at CAASTIA General Assembly
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2025-10-27
China–Africa Alliance Sets New Milestone for Agricultural Innovation at CAASTIA General Assembly
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS), in partnership with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), co-hosted the 2025 General...
New EU-Africa partnership will strengthen scientific collaboration
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2025-10-24
New EU-Africa partnership will strengthen scientific collaboration
A new chapter in global scientific cooperation has begun with the signing of an agreement between the African Academy of...
New partnership between African Academy of Sciences and the European Research Council to boost scientific collaboration
Press release
2025-10-23
New partnership between African Academy of Sciences and the European Research Council to boost scientific collaboration
A new initiative to encourage collaboration between leading African researchers and European Research Council (ERC) grantees was signed by the...
Nigerian Professor inducted into the National Academy of Medicine class
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2025-10-23
Nigerian Professor inducted into the National Academy of Medicine class
Nigerian obstetrician-gynaecologist Prof Friday Okonofua and the founder Women Health and Action Research Centre (WHARC) has been inducted into the...
The African Academy of Sciences and European Research Council Deepen Scientific Cooperation Through New Implementing Arrangement
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2025-10-23
The African Academy of Sciences and European Research Council Deepen Scientific Cooperation Through New Implementing Arrangement
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) and the European Research Council (ERC) have today signed a landmark Implementing Arrangement at...
AAS Fellow Prof Rajaâ Cherkaoui El Moursli Wins 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics
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2025-10-21
AAS Fellow Prof Rajaâ Cherkaoui El Moursli Wins 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) proudly congratulates Professor Rajaâ Cherkaoui El Moursli, distinguished physicist, AAS Fellow, and member of...
AAS Fellow Prof Friday Okonofua Inducted into the Prestigious U.S. National Academy of Medicine
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2025-10-21
AAS Fellow Prof Friday Okonofua Inducted into the Prestigious U.S. National Academy of Medicine
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) proudly celebrates the induction of Professor Friday Okonofua into the National Academy of Medicine...
Call for Applications: TWAS‑SISSA‑Lincei Research Cooperation Visits Programme
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2025-10-15
Call for Applications: TWAS‑SISSA‑Lincei Research Cooperation Visits Programme
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is delighted to announce the TWAS‑SISSA‑Lincei Research Cooperation Visits Programme, an exciting opportunity for...
Decades of work earn top scholar the 2025 Africa Food Prize
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2025-09-25
Decades of work earn top scholar the 2025 Africa Food Prize
Kenyan horticulturist Professor Mary Abukutsa’s decades of work on indigenous African vegetables were recognised on the highest level when she...
African Light Source embarks on US$2bn fundraising drive
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2025-09-11
African Light Source embarks on US$2bn fundraising drive
A US$2 billion fundraising campaign has been launched to build Africa’s first synchrotron, with the goal of bringing the facility...
Ambition meets austerity in Kenya’s research landscape
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2025-09-08
Ambition meets austerity in Kenya’s research landscape
Kenya has made science, technology, and innovation central to its national development strategy, with bold plans to transform its economic...

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