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Drug-resistant Salmonella threatens lives in Uganda’s poorest sub-region. From children to the elderly, entire households are at risk as antibiotics fail. scidev.net/global/news/dr…
UN agencies are calling for more funding to tackle the crisis, because survival shouldn't require choosing between bullets and bacteria. The latest: bit.ly/4nNRWAM via @SciDevNet
Sudan’s war has left millions without clean water. Now #cholera has spread to all 18 states, killing over 2,600 since July. Heavy rains risk making it worse. scidev.net/global/news/ch…
Africa accounts for 10% of Wikipedia articles, but less than 1% cover science and tech. Scholars warn the continent risks being invisible in AI systems trained on this data 😱 🌐
Did you know that Africa has the highest rate of suicide in the world and the lowest per capita spending on mental health? In this episode of Africa Science Focus, we speak to health experts on how to turn the tide of this worrying trend. scidev.net/global/podcast…
In Cameroon, one in four students faces the future without real career guidance. Enter OSIA: an AI-powered tutor helping youth unlock hidden talents. Can tech reshape futures where resources fall short? scidev.net/global/news/ai…
"We need to rethink our role as scientists — not only to contribute knowledge and ideas, but as active participants in change." @SabOceano @DrRashidSumaila @ISC @SciDevNet spr.ly/6017AH7IH #MarineScience #ResearchImpact
🌍 Who is coming to the Southern Voice Conference 2025? Southern Voice’s biennial conference is the largest gathering of Global South think tanks knowledge and expertise. This October 27–28 in São Paulo, the room will be filled with: 👥 Leaders from 70+ think tanks 🌐…
🤝🌍 Every powerful gathering needs strong partners. We are proud to co-host our 2025 Southern Voice Conference with two leading Brazilian institutions: - @ipeaonline, a pillar of public policy research and innovation in Brazil - @PlataformaCIPO, a cutting-edge think tank…
Ebola outbreak in the DRC is a stark reminder of the importance of regional preparedness. scidev.net/global/news/dr…
Health authorities battling to contain an outbreak of #Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo are urging neighbouring countries to be vigilant and strengthen response plans to stop the disease from spreading across borders. scidev.net/global/news/dr…
[African] Governments must own the responsibility for financing health - Dr Obinna Ebirim (@ebirimobinna), Nigeria Ministry of Youth Development - @fmydNG. What's on the agenda for African policymakers ahead of the 80th United Nations General Assembly? scidev.net/global/opinion…
Banana peels, Maize cobs and Sawdust are not waste in Uganda’s Kyaka II refugee camp but fuel. Discover how refugees are cooking with briquettes that burn longer than firewood. Read the full story: scidev.net/sub-saharan-af…

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