Quality Research in Africa and Why It Is Important – 1/5 – Introduction
A perspective on African research by two members of the secretariat of the African Academy of Sciences.
Malaria: Artemisinin resistance emerges in Africa
Locally emerging resistance to treatment is major health threat in sub-saharan Africa.
Cameroon on the verge of destroying a unique ecosystem
The Cameroonian government has decided to create logging concessions in a biodiversity sanctuary.
Maize gene could lure natural enemies of crop pests
Scientists have identified genes in local maize varieties that can fight off stemborers by summoning their natural enemies, raising hopes for pest-resistant varieties for African smallholders.
IUPAP Acknowledges Contributions to the Enhancement of Physics in Developing Countries
Paul Woafo, professor at the University of Yaounde 1, receives the 2020 IUPAP Medal for Outstanding Contributions to the Enhancement of Physics in Developing Countries.
International research collaborations: how can we shift the power towards Africa?
Could the COVID-19 crisis help to have more balanced research collaborations between the Globla North and the Global South? Some insights from Africa.
Sand, dust and wind
In arid and semi-arid environments, the land is vulnerable, densely populated and exposed to the wind. In these regions, wind erosion must be taken into account to the same extent as water erosion to anticipate soil changes for agriculture.
New strain fears as fresh Ebola outbreak emerges
Scientists fear a new Ebola strain might emerge in the Democratic Republic of Congo if two versions of the disease mix together to form a new, potentially deadlier version.
Flowering plants boost maize yields by half
Climate Smart Agriculture helps to preserve the environment together with food security in Malawi.
Fellowship awardees to boost Africa’s knowledge economy
The first cohort of awardee for FLAIR AAS Fellowship has been presented.
