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Researchers in eight African countries will benefit from three US$800,000 grants from the Regional Initiative in Science and Education (RISE).

A UK-based trust will provide over US$6 million of funding for research projects based in Ghana and Tanzania.

Egypt has set up a South–South cooperation centre to promote technology transfer and industrial development.

An innovative website aimed at attracting research funds from the global public has been launched to mark World Malaria Day.

Agricultural research must be integrated in order to improve the livelihood of developing nation farmers, say scientists.

UK-based medical charity the Wellcome Trust will inject almost US$40 million into training scientists in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The African component of an initiative aiming to provide small farmers with tailor-made rice varieties has been launched in Benin.

A round up of news from or about Sub-Saharan Africa for the period 25 February–12 March 2008.

African finance ministers have been urged to increase funding for R&D in order to boost innovation systems on the continent.

The effectiveness of the anti-HIV gel Carraguard has proved inconclusive, but it will be incorporated into further trials later this year.

Africa won't succeed in the international product development market until it establishes sound laboratory practices, says a researcher.

Four central and eastern African countries have joined the Africa Rice Center with the aim of strengthening rice research capacity.

South Africa hopes to transform its economy in ten years by investing in science and technology via public-private partnerships.

Commonwealth leaders must reaffirm their support for science, technology and innovation — and act on their commitments, says a symposium.

Social and business attitudes to science and technology are preventing African countries from reaping the benefits of research, say experts.

African science ministers have chosen proposals that will be presented at the African Union summit to promote science on the continent.

African scientists at home and abroad will soon be able to stay in touch via a powerful computer network.

African scientists have urged leaders to carry out 'basic science' initiatives that solve everyday problems and improve the lives of Africa's poor.

African science academies call for governments to include them in improving and assessing policy decisions, particularly in the run-up to the AU summit.

Delegates at the AU congress of scientists and policymakers have recommended a wide range of ways to boost science and technology in Africa.