African Academy of Sciences Charts Path to Transform Africa’s Scientific Future

The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) convened its 15th Bi-Annual General Assembly and Scientific Conference in Abuja, Nigeria, under the theme Empowering and Advancing Africa’s Scientific Enterprise. The four-day event brought together scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders to tackle pressing challenges in advancing science, technology, and innovation (STI) across the continent. Opening the conference, AAS President Professor Lise Kostan emphasized Africa’s progress in scientific research, noting a 135% increase in scientific publications between 2014 and...