New research aims to help African policymakers understand the constraints on women entrepreneurs to unlock their economic potential.

Plans to create a dedicated science ministry to harmonise research in Uganda are moving ahead with the passing of a bill in parliament.

New varieties of cassava may dramatically increase harvests of the drought-resistant root crop in the Horn of Africa, show Ethiopian tests.

Africa's science academies have issued a statement calling for evidence to fill large gaps in the continent’s climate-change evidence base.

This week's referendum in Egypt may vote in a new constitution that vows to fund science but will also foster the controversial 'Arabisation' of science.

The government of Zimbabwe has earmarked substantial funding to kick-start a nanotechnology programme focused on TB and HIV/AIDS.

Two initiatives for capacity building in science policy and streamlining global science decision-making have been hit by a lack of funds.

In the aftermath of Kenya's banning of genetically modified organisms, some scientists say the directive threatens national food security.

An EU-funded grants programme for African research is coming to an end — prompting questions of whether African nations will take over.

Women agricultural researchers in 11 Sub-Saharan countries will benefit from a second phase of the AWARD programme.

Arab expats have asked their home countries to implement science-friendly policies that will let them help native S&T while working abroad.

Africa's ability to sustain its development may be hampered by a lack of research capacity and human resources, a meeting has heard.

A report finds "compelling evidence" that low R&D spend correlates with less access to academic papers, and time spent studying them.

Support for HIV/AIDS research, information access, research and innovation lie at the heart of a new North–South health partnership.

Plans are coming together for a new network to harness the expertise of African agricultural professionals living in Europe.

Ghana's first space research centre will aim to rejuvenate research and technology, and inspire a new generation of scientists.

In line with resolutions from the recent COMESA science meeting, Zimbabwe is to dedicate US$1.5 million to research every year.

Scientists' dislike of multi-stakeholder projects is limiting the impact of agricultural development, an expert has warned.

Côte d'Ivoire has published a policy document for scientific research that outlines plans for invigorating national research for development.