Pakistan’s impressive rise in nanotech research publications has been hit by funding shortages.

Young researchers in Côte-d'Ivoire are to benefit from new research funds targeting projects in sustainable development and poverty alleviation.

Egypt's presidential candidates have promised to boost the national science research budget to up to six per cent of GDP.

Canada's International Development Research Centre is to close two of its six global offices following heavy budget cuts.

Journalists in Ghana say they are keen to increase their coverage of science, but face a range of challenges, a survey finds.

Ministers attending an all-Africa science and technology forum have pledged to strengthen and increase ST&I research and funding.

Researchers at the Africa Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation discuss proposals for a "National Science Foundation" for Africa

The latest version of the 'zero draft' for the Rio+20 Summit has included an acknowledgement that the Earth's resources are limited.

A call for prospective lecturers and students has been issued by Algeria, host to the northern node of the Pan African University.

Most people in Senegal believe media coverage of science and technology is inadequate and science journalists are untrained, a survey suggests.

UNESCO's executive board has voted in favour of a controversial life sciences prize — but questions still hang over its future.

The International Union of Forest Research Organisations says there's too little focus on forests in the Rio Summit draft agreement.

Top Indian scientist C.N.R. Rao has blamed plagiarism by one of his PhD students on poor training in science communication.

More data on new species from biodiversity hotspots will be freely available online from the Encyclopedia of Life.

The transfer of knowledge from the laboratory to the market place will become a key focus of Egypt's science strategy.

A new award for outstanding work by African agricultural scientists honours the work of visionary scientist Thomas Odhiambo.

A report by the UN secretary-general's panel on global sustainability adds weight to calls for more science in policymaking.

A science study published in layman’s language shows how Amazonian fruit trees and plants can support the wellbeing and nutrition of local people.

The Egyptian revolution has led to a golden year for science with increased investment, ambitious plans and renewed public interest.

Indian initiative toward open access wins laurels, despite lacklustre government support.