Frontline heroes battle disease in Rwanda
Rwanda’s female community health workers have been beating back malaria—can they do the same for…
Ancient herbal remedy rallies a global science collaboration
Nigella sativa goes by many names: black cumin, black caraway, Roman coriander. But one name in particular caught the interest of Aminu Imam, a neuroscientist…
Baobab cookies: A tasty way to fight malnutrition in Africa?
The use of baobab pulp in pastry is an innovation.” The iconic African baobab could soon be used to fight malnutrition on the continent in…
Moving from goodwill to action : A call for a Coordinated Vision for Africa’s Digital Economy
In 2016, during the World Economic Forum, world and business leaders agreed that the Fourth Industrial Revolution had arrived, and that it would fundamentally change…
Scientists predict that African countries
Will be among the worst affected by human-induced climate change. But what exactly is going to happen? And what can we do to prepare for…
Fufu for modern times
This new method will encourage customers to patronage fufu outside home especially when prepared by commercial food vendors. If you’re from West Africa, chances are…
On the lookout for oil-eating microbes
In Nigeria, once thriving ecosystems have been devastated by decades of oil exploitation including oil spills caused by sabotage or illegal refining. But Chioma Chikere,…
It’s time to foster Africa’s science revolution
A frica is a continent with a growing consumer base, entrepreneurial ambitions and homegrown innovation. With more than 300 technology hubs spread across 93 of…
Look to Africa to advance artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing society as profoundly as the steam engine and electricity have done. But unlike past technological revolutions, the AI revolution offers…
Investigating barriers between potato farmers and markets in Uganda
With its verdant mountainous slopes, Kabale in western Uganda is well-suited to potato cultivation. But simply because potatoes will grow there does not mean that…
