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Africa: Looking for the New Einstein in Africa
DW, 10 March 2016
Some of Africa's top scientists and policymakers have gathered in Dakar for a landmark forum they hope will start transforming African science, unleashing hidden potential for… Read more »
Looking for the New Einstein in Africa
Some of Africa's top scientists and policymakers have gathered in Dakar for a landmark forum they hope will start transforming African science, unleashing hidden potential for innovation and world class research.
Presidents Macky Sall and Paul Kagame at the Next Einstein Forum - CICAD Dakar
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Rwanda: Address by President Paul Kagame at the Next Einstein Forum Global Gathering
Rwanda Govt, 11 March 2016
I am pleased to be back in Dakar and I wish to express my appreciation to our host, President Macky Sall, and the Government and people of Senegal for their usual warm hospitality. Read more »
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Africa: Africa Must Spend More On Science Research to Halt Brain Drain, Lift Growth - Scientists
Thomson Reuters Foundation, 10 March 2016
A lack of investment in science is stunting Africa's growth, driving engineers, researchers and scientists abroad and depriving the continent of billions of dollars each year, the… Read more »
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Africa: Meet 15 of Africa's Most Brilliant Young Scientists
Vanguard, 10 March 2016
The first global gathering of African scientists, the "Next Einstein Forum", is taking place in Dakar, Senegal. With over 1,000 people from more than 100 countries in attendance,… Read more »
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Africa: Maths and Sciences Key to Unlocking Africa Potential, African Leaders Say
Nation, 10 March 2016
Africa will not develop unless it invests more in science and technology, Rwanda President Paul Kagame said to an audience of Africa's top scientists, policymakers and start-ups at… Read more »
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Rwanda: Technology and Skills Are the Lifeblood of Economic Growth and Competitiveness - President Kagame
Rwanda Govt, 9 March 2016
President Paul Kagame has said that for Africa to achieve sustainable economic growth and competitiveness, technology and skills will play an essential role. He was addressing… Read more »
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Africa: Africa Explores Its Power to Influence Technology
SAnews.gov.za, 9 March 2016
South Africa has the potential to turn talent in Africa into new technologies, and science into life-saving and enhancing innovations, says Science and Technology Minister Naledi… Read more »
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Rwanda: Kagame Believes Social Media Can Transform Africa
News of Rwanda, 8 March 2016
African scientists and leaders are gathered in Senegalese capital Dakar to brainstorm on how the continent's science and technology can contribute solutions to global challenges. Read more »
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Africa: Science, Innovation Key to Sustainble Prosperity
New Times, 9 March 2016
President Paul Kagame has called on African nations to scale up investments in research to increase impact of science in development. Read more »
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South Africa: Next Einstein Forum Looks for Africa's Leaders
SA Info, 4 March 2016
The first global forum for science on African soil will take place in Dakar, Senegal, from 8 to 10 March 2016, and the Next Einstein Forum (NEF) has launched a global call for… Read more »
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Africa: Rwandan President in Senegal to Speak At Africa's Einstein Forum
New Times, 8 March 2016
President Paul Kagame is in Senegalese capital Dakar, for the Next Einstein Forum (NEF)-taking place in Africa for the first time. Read more »
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Africa: Next Einstein Forum Launches Global Call for a New Era in Science and Technology in Africa
CIO, 3 March 2016
The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) has launched a global call for support for Africa's scientific and technological emergence. The video, which asks the question, "Can the next Einstein… Read more »
