The University of Cape Town has launched a R101 million project to apply artificial intelligence and open-source imaging technologies to the study of infectious diseases at the cellular level. This…
A research vessel cutting through Kenyan coastal waters represents a new chapter for African ocean science. The floating laboratory, part of ongoing marine research efforts across the continent, of…
Leaders from more than 40 nations gathered in Mombasa last week declared the ocean can no longer be treated as an afterthought in climate negotiations. The summit, hosted by the African Union and t…
Nearly half of the world's children exposed to overlapping climate threats live in Africa, according to a major UNICEF assessment released this week. The findings reveal that an estimated 820 milli…
The United Nations called on African governments on Tuesday to rapidly expand fish farming operations across the continent, warning that growing demand for seafood is outpacing wild catch supplies …
The 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa killed more than 11,000 people and exposed a fundamental truth: slow responses cost more than fast ones. Health economists now estimate the epidemic cost the …
Angola has uncovered dozens of previously unknown animal and plant species in one of Africa's most remote and scientifically underexplored regions, a discovery that conservation scientists say coul…
African governments are repositioning health and environmental investments as core economic priorities, moves that carry direct consequences for businesses, investors, and regional growth prospects…
South Africa's climate goals are more than just promises; they are translating into tangible actions…
Rand Water has announced a major maintenance shutdown set to impact water supply in Johannesburg sta…
Realising, a prominent environmental initiative in South Africa, has unveiled its comprehensive plan for responsible offshore development. This launch comes amid increasing pressure on the governme…
Ghana marked African Union Day with a vibrant flag-raising ceremony on 25 May 2023 at the Forecourt of the Jubilee House in Accra. The event celebrated the unity of African nations and showcased Gh…
