Newly-developed software to monitor food prices of staple crops may help reduce volatility in food prices in many Sub-Saharan countries.

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

African researchers have launched a multidisciplinary programme to find out how Buruli ulcer bacteria are transmitted.

A conference has called for new agricultural universities in East and Central Africa with a focus on innovation.

Botswana is awaiting parliamentary approval next month of two science and technology bodies.

Scientists and officials in Senegal are working on a science policy that will join up research efforts to meet development needs.

The government hopes that new scientists and better salaries will help revitalise Senegal's Institute of Agricultural Research.

The UN University is teaming up with partners in Germany and Mozambique to boost Africa's management of its natural resources.

A plan has been launched to link the new Zewail City of Science and Technology, with research institutions sharing similar interests.

Kenya has earmarked US$1 million to a flagship programme for boosting development-related research by women scientists.

A new trial has found that tenofovir gel, previously found to be effective, does not prevent HIV infection.

The inaugural Olusegun Obasanjo Prize has been awarded to HIV/AIDS researchers Salim S. and Quarraisha Abdool Karim.

Uganda's first electric car, built by scientists at Makerere University with mostly local materials, was test-driven this month.

A new research station in Côte d'Ivoire aims to revitalise the country's cocoa plantations and boost yields.

A scheme that provides three-year awards for collaborative research projects between UK and African researchers is to enter a second round.

Working conditions are more important than salary, or bouts of training, for shaping morale in research institutions, says a study.

The Tunisian government aims to revive its technological exports by boosting science and technology innovation.

A rising burden of non-communicable diseases in Africa requires more investment in science, a conference has heard.

Botswana needs R&D to develop horticultural crop breeds suitable for local conditions to reduce imports from South Africa, say farmers.

The Democratic Republic of Congo will launch a scientific journal to improve communication among scientists.