May 2025 – Page 2 – Science Africa

08 May, 25

Data, Evidence, Innovation Essential for AU’s Agenda 2063

Data, Evidence, Innovation Essential for AU’s Agenda 2063 By Sharon Atieno Data, evidence, and innovation are crucial to actualize Africa’s aspirations of achieving inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development as envisioned in the African Union(AU)’s Agenda 2063. Experts said during the evidence for development (Evi4Dev) conference convened by the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP), Science […]

GMOs: Kenya to Host Regional Reference Molecular Laboratory

GMOs: Kenya to Host Regional Reference Molecular Laboratory By Duncan Mboyah Kenya is constructing a regional reference molecular laboratory to help Eastern African countries in handling and using Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh, Principal Secretary, State Department for Agriculture in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, said that the laboratory will be […]

AMR: Gaps in Access to Antibiotic Treatment Fueling Resistance Cases

AMR: Gaps in Access to Antibiotic Treatment Fueling Resistance Cases By Sharon Atieno A new study reveals that inadequate access to appropriate treatment is resulting in increased cases of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in low—and middle-income countries (LMICs). The study, published in the Lancet Infectious Diseases journal, looked at which antibiotics were available to treat nearly 1.5 […]

Ending Malaria Starts with Mosquito Control

Ending Malaria Starts with Mosquito Control By Patience Akumu and Konstantina Boutsika Folk tales on the mosquito, an insect that has killed people for centuries, abound. In all of them, the mosquito is errant, sly and resilient – even lucky. One folktale from Uganda is about the relationship between Mosquito and Ear. They were close […]

02 May, 25

Kenya: Research Initiative to Boost Home-grown School Feeding Unveiled

Kenya: Research Initiative to Boost Home-grown School Feeding Unveiled By Joyce Ojanji With Kenya being recognized globally for its efforts in school feeding, the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) and its partners have launched a research initiative to boost home-grown school feeding. Working in collaboration with the Government of Kenya and with grant support from […]

02 May, 25

Dr. Ahmed Ogwell Named VillageReach’s New CEO

Dr. Ahmed Ogwell Named VillageReach’s New CEO Dr. Ahmed Ogwell, a dynamic leader in global health, is joining VillageReach, a non-profit global health organization, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He brings his vast expertise, advocating for and implementing systemic health reforms across Africa. Dr. Ogwell’s leadership is marked by his commitment to improving health […]

Africa’s Pastoralists Hold Key to Sustainable Livestock, Environmental Balance

Africa’s Pastoralists Hold Key to Sustainable Livestock, Environmental Balance By Daouda Ngom Across Africa, pastoralists and livestock keepers sustain herding systems that are closely linked to our landscapes and crucial to nationwide food security, economic growth, and ecological balance. In my country, Senegal, almost 70 percent of our land is used to graze livestock. And […]

01 May, 25

COP 30: World Animal Protection Unveils Just Transition Campaign

COP 30: World Animal Protection Unveils Just Transition Campaign By Sharon Atieno World Animal Protection, a global animal welfare organization, has officially launched a campaign advocating for a just transition away from industrial animal agriculture. As part of the Road to Belém, the organization announced its active participation in the upcoming 30th Conference of the […]

01 May, 25

Mali Pioneers Hybrid Malaria Vaccine Delivery Approach

Mali Pioneers Hybrid Malaria Vaccine Delivery Approach By Joyce Ojanji Mali’s Ministry of Health, with support from partners, has launched a first-of-its-kind malaria vaccine delivery approach, aimed at reaching children aged 5 to 36 months. The approach entails providing the first three doses monthly throughout the year based on age, followed by the fourth and […]