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Researchers have mapped climate change hotspots around the globe, focusing on specific hazards including floods, cyclones and droughts.

A technique using small doses of fertiliser — pioneered by African scientists — is increasing crop yields on the continent.

Agricultural research advances in Africa — including seeds that can improve crop yields — are not reaching farmers, say top scientists.

A senior African Union official has urged African leaders to allow commercial growing of GM crops.

South Africa is set to approve a change to its medicines approval process that opponents fear will circumvent evidence-based evaluation.

Coastal cities threatened by climate change, Nigerian research positions 'poor performance', researchers breed better sorghum, and more.

Over a decade after drafting the legislation, Rwanda is implementing a ban on gases that damage the ozone layer.

Scientists from Africa have revealed the origins of the virulent maize streak virus, which causes devastating disease on the continent.

A South African initiative to boost research positions has hit problems after the Science and Technology Department failed to secure funding.

Scientists have recommended the antiretroviral drug efavirenz for patients suffering from both HIV and tuberculosis.

Conversion to croplands in East Africa, fuelled by climate change, will contribute greatly to global warming, predict scientists.

Earlier measles vaccination recommended, sexual violence escalates Liberian mental health problems, Nigeria creates metal antibiotics, and more.

A planned solar tower bigger than two soccer fields back-to-back could supply all of Windhoek's electricity.

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

Failure to find an HIV vaccine candidate should not mean shutting down clinical trial centres in Africa, say researchers.

The Kenyan courts might halt a US$370 million biofuel project, following complaints from various environmental and nomadic groups.

Africa still relies largely on satellites for Internet access, with delays to cable projects across the continent reported.

Childhood cancer diagnosis low in Africa, South Africa ponders air pollution tax, goats attack Malawi seed programmes, and more.

South African scientists are developing a tobacco plant genetically engineered to turn red near landmines.

A study in Kenya shows that malaria intermittent preventative treatment reduces anaemia and increases attention span in children.