There has descended upon historical knowledge over the past five hundred years the unfortunate falsification of the African record of fundamental achievements of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This veil of ignorance has been both deliberate and accidental, but it has caused a tremendous misunderstanding about the nature of STEM in the modern world

In summer 2024, the German Commission for UNESCO adopted a position paper on improving the conditions for equitable scientific cooperation between partners from Germany and low- and middle-income countries.

The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is an independent, not-for-profit, non-aligned, pan-African organization dedicated to advancing science, technology, and innovation (STI) across the continent. Established in 1985, the AAS strives to promote sustainable development, strengthen scientific excellence, and address Africa’s socio-economic challenges through evidence-based research, capacity building, and policy advocacy.

Transnational collaboration is essential in addressing the complex challenges facing humanity and the environment today. We recognise that global cooperation in research and innovation is built upon mutually agreed-upon agendas and principles, shaped by our contemporary realities - Professor Lise Korsten, President, AAS

The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) has created programmes dedicated to Rising Research Leaders, offering postdoctoral training to support globally competitive research in African universities and research institutes to help build knowledge-based economies on the continent...

The African Research Initiative for Scientific Excellence (ARISE) is an innovative research and innovation (R&I) support programme of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS), implemented by the AAS in partnership with the African Union (AU) the European Commission (EU). Founded on the AU-EU High-Level Policy Dialogue on Science, Technology, and Innovation, ARISE provides a vibrant platform and pathway for R&I exchanges in contribution to sustainable and inclusive development, economic growth, and job creation

AAS is implementing programmes in partnership with various global partners that focus on our five strategic areas – environment & climate change, health & wellbeing, natural sciences, policy & governance, social sciences & humanities. AAS programmes are Africa-led, Africa-centred, and Africa-specific aimed at accelerating scientific excellence, leadership and innovation.

The lack of effective pharmacological measures during the early phase of the COVID-19 pan- demic prompted the implementation of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) as initial mitigation strategies. The impact of these NPIs on COVID-19 in Nigeria is not well-documented. This study sought to assess the effec- tiveness of NPIs to support future epidemic responses.

Cardiometabolic diseases are rapidly becoming primary causes of death in developing countries, including Ghana. However, risk factors for these diseases, including obesity phenotype, and availability of cost-effective diagnostic criteria are poorly documented in an African-ancestry populations in their native locations