African nations' should train more scientists and build more research institutions to drive development, experts recommend.

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.

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.