Malawi: Eco-Friendly Kilns Help Malawi's Fish Curers Cut Losses

Closing his eyes as he battled smoke wafting from fish-smoking kilns in front of him, Issah Amin put more wood into one of seven ovens at Chikombe beach, a fish-landing site on… Read more »

Uganda: Banana Fibres Refined for Textiles, Hair Extensions

Ugandan researchers are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, positioning the East African nation to capitalise on growing global… Read more »

Malawi: Drug Resistance Worsens UTI Crisis in Malawi

A growing resistance to antibiotics is complicating the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in Malawi, with new research revealing that nearly half of women presenting… Read more »

Liberia: Liberian Women At Risk From Unchecked Contraceptive Use

Yamah Kollie, 36, was shaken when a nurse at the Duport Health Center, in Liberia's Montserrado County, delivered unexpected news: she was pregnant. Read more »

Africa: 'A Great Loss' - SciDev Former Africa Editor Passes Away

"A great loss" for science journalism as Kenyan science journalist Ochieng' Ogodo--the former head of SciDev.Net's English language Africa edition--passed away in the early hours… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Mpox Testing Gaps Raise Risk of Cross-Border Spread

Foreign aid cuts could result in a major outbreak of mpox across the African continent and beyond, with virus control measures already disrupted, public health experts warn. Read more »

Uganda: Collagen Fertiliser Is a Smart Move for Uganda's Coffee

Ugandan researchers have developed a method to transform the waste generated by leather production into a nutrient-rich agricultural solution for coffee farming. Read more »

Eswatini: Antivenom Push Saves Lives From Snake Bites in Eswatini

In the village of Siphocosini, Eswatini, Clement Tsabedze still remembers the moment that nearly took his life. Read more »

Africa: Africa's Cholera Resurgence Exposes Funding Failures

Climate change and conflict are fuelling a resurgence of cholera in Africa, with progress toward elimination undermined by chronic underfunding, according to new analysis. Read more »

Africa: WHO Cancer Drug Plan Lifts Hope for African Children

Zambia and five other low- and middle-income countries will receive free cancer medicines for children through a World Health Organization (WHO) initiative that promises to close… Read more »

Africa: African Fishers 'Ignored' Despite Vital Role

Africa's small-scale fishers are being overlooked in policymaking, despite providing the most stock and nutritional value of any region, according to new analysis. Read more »

Uganda: AI Monitors Help Uganda Tackle Air Pollution Crisis

Air quality monitors powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are being deployed in Uganda's capital city in efforts to drive down pollution-related illnesses, especially among… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Confirms Second Marburg Outbreak After WHO Chief Visit

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has declared an outbreak of Marburg virus, confirming a single case in the northwestern region of Kagera after a meeting with WHO… Read more »

Africa: Q&A - Malaria Fight Needs Whole-of-Society Approach

From fixing open gutters to educating kids about the importance of bed nets, a "whole-of-society" approach is needed to successfully shut down malaria, according to Michael… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Shores Up Shea Butter Value With Time-Saving Tech

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Africa: Universal Health Coverage Is Not an Impossible Goal

Africa must strengthen health systems through innovation and collaboration to achieve universal health coverage, write Mengistu Asnake, Rispah Walumbe. Read more »

South Africa: South African Research Funds 'At Risk' Over Gaza Stance

Solidarity with Palestine in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is threatening research funding at some South African universities, according to a leading politician. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Unlocks Value From Honey By-Product

When Joel Mukwaya, a biologist and post-graduate student at Uganda's Makerere University, discovered the immune-boosting benefits of tea made from a honey-by product, he… Read more »

Africa: Genebanks Needed for Climate-Resilient Crops to Thrive

Africa must protect its agricultural biodiversity to build a food-secure future, writes Joyce Maru, Africa director at the International Potato Center. Read more »

East Africa: Vaccine for Foot and Mouth Disease a Win for East Africa

A new vaccine, designed to protect East African cattle against all major strains of foot and mouth disease, is offering hope to small-scale farmers battling the highly contagious… Read more »

Africa: Africa Must Champion HIV Response to Secure Success

Africa must take ownership of its HIV response, write Izukanji Sikazwe and Magda Robalo, co-chairs of the African-led HIV Control Working Group. Read more »

Africa: Donor Funding Falls Short for Africa's Digital Health

As African countries struggle with overburdened healthcare systems, limited resources, and an increasing prevalence of chronic diseases such as cancer, digital health innovations… Read more »

Africa: AI Sifts Africa's Natural Remedies for Drug Discovery

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and traditional medicine may seem like strange bedfellows but African researchers are harnessing both to advance drug discovery on the continent. Read more »

Ghana: Ghana Launches First GMO Crop Amid Debate

A public debate is raging in Ghana as the country launches its first genetically modified crop for commercial cultivation. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Closes in On Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Treaty

Rwanda could become the first African country to adopt an international treaty aimed at phasing out fossil fuels, the campaigners behind the initiative say. Read more »