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Controversy dogs sickle cell drug promise
The progress of a promising herbal-based drug for sickle cell anaemia could be under threat as the companies involved are surrounded by allegations of corruption. SciDev.Net reports in a special news article.
News
Uganda pilots scientist–MP 'shadowing scheme'
The Uganda National Academy of Science will trial a new pairing scheme where scientists shadow MPs and vice versa.
8 July 2008
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African 'wall of trees' gets underway
Preparations are rife for Africa's 'Great Green Wall', a measure to prevent desertification, three years after it was first proposed.
7 July 2008
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Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 19 June–3 July
3 July 2008
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Features
Solar power takes off in Kenya
Small-scale solar power is taking off in Kenya due to its ease and cost-effectiveness — a welcome change from costly, unreliable electricity.
17 June 2008
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Source: East African Standard
Mutant wheat aiding Kenya food security
A mutant strain of drought-resistant wheat is contributing to Kenya's food security, enabling the use of land previously unsuited to cultivation.
20 May 2008
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Source: International Atomic Energy Agency
Editorial
Time to turn words into deeds on health research
African ministers have committed themselves to a set of actions to boost health research in their countries. Now they must implement them.
27 June 2008 | EN
Opinions
G8 must encourage biotech cooperation for Africa
G8 leaders must encourage cooperation in biotechnology to address Africa's food shortages, writes Calestous Juma.
Africa should invest in GMOs for small farmers
Africa needs a Green Revolution, including local research into genetically engineered crops for small farmers, says Robert Paarlberg.
Help the poor lift yields to fight food price rises
18 June 2008
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