No, Africa is not lacking talented scientists. We’re just not investing in them

Many of these well-trained scientists expatriate because their home countries lack key aspects of the necessary infrastructure to put their training to work.

This month, scientists in 12 African countries hosted events for Africa Science Week, highlighting the talent across the continent. In a time when the research powerhouse of the United States is questioning its investments in science, it is a visionary move for African scientists to step forward. Read more

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