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The AAS is a pan African organisation transforming lives in Africa through science.

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African Academy of Sciences
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Just 1 DAY LEFT to apply for the African Planet Prize ⏰ Calling all African researcher tackling climate change or biodiversity loss. Don’t miss your chance to gain: 💰USD 5,000 career support 🌐Global visibility & mentorship 📅10 Sept 2025 🔗 https://t.co/AYAjj3KcGz @FrontiersIn
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Spotlight your sustainable science! ✨ The African Planet Prize (APP) awards researchers within 7 years post-PhD whose peer-reviewed work tackles #ClimateChange or #biodiversity loss 📅Closes: 10 Sep 2025 🔗Apply: https://t.co/AYAjj3KcGz #PlanetaryHealth @FrontiersIn @FAOclimate
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Are you an African researcher tackling climate change, biodiversity loss, or pollution? Apply for the African Planet Prize (APP)! 🏆 Up to 3 winners annually 💰 USD 5,000 career support 📅Deadline: 10 September 2025 🔗Apply: https://t.co/AYAjj3KcGz #PlanetaryHealth @FrontiersIn
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We’re Hiring! 📣 We are seeking a visionary Executive Director to lead strategic initiatives, manage impactful research programmes, and drive sustainability. 📍 Location: Nairobi, Kenya 🗓️ Deadline: 29 August 2025 🔗 Application Details: https://t.co/q7j9hd3Qyo
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We are Hiring 📣 We are seeking a seasoned Programmes Manager to strategically direct and operationalize the AAS programmes portfolio to support research excellence across Africa 📍Location: Nairobi, Kenya 🗓️Deadline: 15 August 2025 🔗Application Details: https://t.co/bhXvxH5KLd
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African Academy of Sciences
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We are Hiring 📣 We are seeking a Grants Officer to join our team! If you are skilled in managing grants & have experience in delivering impactful projects across Africa. Apply now. 📍 Location: Nairobi, Kenya 📅 Deadline: Apply by 7 August 2025 🔗 Apply: https://t.co/ndCgGZRfG0
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African Academy of Sciences
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Join us for a transformative workshop on Science Diplomacy tailored for early-career professionals eager to impact Africa's innovation landscape. 📅26 Aug 2025 🕘09:00–13:00 SAST 📍Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Pretoria 🔗Register: https://t.co/cswxFZxUOf
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African Academy of Sciences
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Dr. Ahmed MAHLEL from Euraxess Africa presents the Horizon Europe platform and demonstrates how African researchers, African research institutes and universities can utilize the platform to apply for funding opportunities. #ARISE4SD @EU_Partnerships @EU_Commission @EURAXESSAfrica
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This engaging panel dives into the challenges & opportunities of international research cooperation in #DRC with experts Dr KASUMBA, Mr SEKE, Mr NDUMBA & Dr MUSHORI! Join us for insights shaping our research landscape! #ARISE4SD @EU_Partnerships @EU_Commission @EURAXESSAfrica
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Prof. Dr. Pius MPIANA, AAS Fellow & President of the National Scientific Council, DRC discusses the national priorities in research programmes at the Catalysing African Science through Scientific Partnership Conference #ARISE4SD @EU_Partnerships @EU_Commission @EURAXESSAfrica
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African Academy of Sciences
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Dr Laurent BOCHEREAU, STI Counsellor at the European Union Delegation to the @_AfricanUnion presents on the Horizon Europe projects & highlights the benefits of partnering with Europe to strengthen scientific partnerships. #ARISE4SD @EU_Partnerships @EU_Commission @EURAXESSAfrica
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African Academy of Sciences
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H.E. Prof. Dr Gilbert KABANDA, Minister of Scientific Research & Technological Innovations, DRC, delivers opening remarks at the Hybrid Conference on Catalysing African Science through Scientific Partnership #ARISE4SD @EU_Partnerships @EU_Commission @EURAXESSAfrica @_AfricanUnion
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African Academy of Sciences
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Join the Hybrid Conference on Catalyzing #AfricanScience 🔬 This conference will explore innovative ways to strengthen scientific partnerships between Europe & Africa. 24–25 July 2025 🔗Register: https://t.co/yfvq7ueDFv #ARISE4SD @EU_Partnerships @EU_Commission @EURAXESSAfrica
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African Academy of Sciences
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Nominations for the 2025 AAS Fellowship are open! 📢 Fellows are distinguished scholars who have made significant contributions to #science and #innovation in Africa. 📅 Deadline for nominations: 31 July 2025. 🔗Learn more: https://t.co/FdFHLAmQvX #AASFellows #ScienceLeadership
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African Academy of Sciences
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We wrap up with the historic #ARISE4SD #AccraDeclaration adopted! A united pact to invest in #Africanscience, protect Intellectual Property, reward innovators & turn evidence into real impact. Real action starts now! @AnyangNyongo, @NJOAgyemang, @EduMinKenya
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African Academy of Sciences
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Day 3 of #ARISE4SD kicks off! @AnyangNyongo opens our science-diplomacy session: “Science must power Africa’s value chains, and politics must craft the growth-oriented policies to unlock them.” Watch live 👉 https://t.co/ZquNcEUYcx
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African Academy of Sciences
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Day 2 at #ARISE4SD was all about action. President @JDMahama urged us to “move from rhetoric to results, from potential to performance—and build a coordinated research agenda for future generations.” Watch the recap video #AfricanScience
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African Academy of Sciences
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Day 1 at #ARISE4SD was electric! From the CEDI Conference Centre at @UnivofGh. We dove into how science can fast-track Africa’s future. Big thanks to @EU_Partnerships for powering collaboration Watch the highlights video and feel the energy! #AfricanScience# Globalgatway
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African Academy of Sciences
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H.E. President John Mahama arrives at Unpacking the Pact for the Future in Accra, joined by H.E. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo 🇳🇬 — a powerful moment for Africa’s scientific leadership & cooperation. #ARISE4D @AfricaUnion @JDMahama @EU_Partnerships
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African Academy of Sciences
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Science is not a luxury for Africa — it is our strongest tool for transforming lives. — Prof. Lise Korsten of @AASciences calls on African leaders to invest boldly in African research. Watch live https://t.co/2akJtrWIKD #ARISE4SD @EduMinKenya
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