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Decoding Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Rwanda: How Genomic Research Is Creating New Possibilities for Children and Families
Blog
2026-07-14
Decoding Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Rwanda: How Genomic Research Is Creating New Possibilities for Children and Families
For many families across Rwanda, the initial signs that a child is not reaching expected developmental milestones such as delay...
Scaling Climate-Smart Agriculture in Madagascar
Blog
2026-07-14
Scaling Climate-Smart Agriculture in Madagascar
Across Africa, farmers are facing the growing challenges of climate change, land degradation, biodiversity loss, and food insecurity. Finding solutions...
Mudavadi puts science at the heart of Africa's growth agenda
media article
2026-07-14
Mudavadi puts science at the heart of Africa's growth agenda
He said investing in home-grown research and innovation is key to accelerating sustainable development and economic growth across the...
African Academy of Sciences Announces New Governing Council for 2026–2029
Fellows
2026-07-13
African Academy of Sciences Announces New Governing Council for 2026–2029
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) has officially announced the results of its 2026–2029 Governing Council elections, marking a significant...
AAS Fellow Prof Glenda Gray Elected to the Royal Society
website articles
2026-07-10
AAS Fellow Prof Glenda Gray Elected to the Royal Society
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) congratulates Professor Glenda Gray, a clinician-scientist and Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences...
AAS Fellow Prof Jinde Cao Elected Foreign Member of the Polish Academy of Sciences
website articles
2026-07-09
AAS Fellow Prof Jinde Cao Elected Foreign Member of the Polish Academy of Sciences
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) congratulates Professor Jinde Cao, a distinguished mathematician and Fellow of the African Academy of...
How to empower Africa’s Multilateral Development Banks
media article
2026-07-07
How to empower Africa’s Multilateral Development Banks
Boosting the capital base of multilateral development banks in Africa has been a perennial problem. Finding a solution — which...
Obasanjo reaffirms support for African Academy of Sciences
media article
2026-07-02
Obasanjo reaffirms support for African Academy of Sciences
Nigeria’s Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing science, technology and innovation in Africa, calling on political...
Strengthening Strategic Support for African Science
Fellows
2026-07-02
Strengthening Strategic Support for African Science
The AAS President, Professor Friday Okonofua, accompanied by the Academy’s Executive Director, Dr Stephen Mutwiwa, paid a courtesy visit to...
AAS and AREF Explore Strategic Partnership to Advance African Research Leadership
website articles
2026-06-24
AAS and AREF Explore Strategic Partnership to Advance African Research Leadership
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) hosted a high-level delegation from the Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) at its headquarters...
AAS Fellow Prof Abba B. Gumel Elected President of the Society for Mathematical Biology
Fellows
2026-06-22
AAS Fellow Prof Abba B. Gumel Elected President of the Society for Mathematical Biology
Prof Gumel’s election is a significant milestone that recognizes his exceptional contributions to mathematical biology and his leadership in ...
Celebrating the Life and Contribution of Dr. Idowu Aimola
Tributes
2026-06-19
Celebrating the Life and Contribution of Dr. Idowu Aimola
Dr. Aimola was a passionate scientist whose research focused on sickle cell disease and blood-related disorders. He believed that blood...

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