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African centres of excellence pursue development goals

The research ecosystem in sub-Saharan Africa is changing. Organised around centres of scientific excellence, the sub-continent is building a research agenda to address major development challenges and the achievement of the sustainable development goals.

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African centres of excellence pursue development goals

Conference report: Africa’s research system must be strengthened and driven by opportunity, not aid

Vaccine patent standoff mars EU-Africa summit

EU Parliament signs off on €220M Mediterranean research project

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