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JOOUST Hatchery Drives Sustainable Fish Farming

At the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST), an innovative hatchery is revolutionizing fish farming. This project has not only solved a major challenge for local farmers but has also created a thriving ecosystem for education, commerce,

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Insights from Rotavirus Research in Tanzania

My name is Alice Kilonzi, a Kenyan researcher who recently graduated in October 2025 with a Master’s degree in One Health Molecular Biology through the Southern African Center for Infectious Disease Surveillance (SACIDS) from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Tanzania.

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Center for Oil and Gas hosts third Symposium

The Centre for Studies in Oil and Gas Engineering and Technology (CS-OGET) of Eduardo Mondlane University hosted the 3rd Oil and Gas Symposium on September 17 – 18, 2025. The event brought together about 180 participants including academics, researchers, professionals

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ACENUB Awards Incubatees

By Cliff Kawanga The African Centre of Excellence in Neglected and Underutilised Biodiversity (ACENUB) has awarded incubatees for the Community Action Research for Enterprise Development (CARP-E) program. Community projects were awarded grants of $5,000 each, while individual incubatees received $2,000

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Asante Dankie Nkhata

Name: Asante Dankie Nkhata Nationality: Malawian Degree: Master of Science in Water Management-Water Quality Management Institution: Africa Center of Excellence for Water Management, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia Living in Ethiopia was a unique and eye-opening experience. It was actually my

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Scientists learn to communicate with impact

How do we transform scientific discoveries into messages that inspire decisions, generate change, and engage the public? This is the question that motivated the regional seminar on effective science communication held in Maputo from July 28th to August 1st, bringing

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Students Develop Device to Protect Crops from Birds

By Jean Niyitegeka To modernise agriculture and reduce crop losses caused by birds, five PhD students from the University of Rwanda (UR), through the African Centre of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT), have developed AudioMoth, a solar-powered and AI-integrated

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ACEIoT hosts Drones Knowledge and Skills Hub

The African Centre of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT) is the host of the Drones Knowledge and Skills Hub, following the signing of a MoU between the Government of Rwanda, through the Rwanda Development Board, and Auterion Ltd –

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ACE II Leadership Training for University Leaders

Standing amidst the rapid evolution of higher education, Vice Chancellors know that their role demands more than just managing sprawling institutions. With the surge of technology, emerging competition, and the need for dynamic academia-industry partnerships, the expectations from university leaders

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ACENUB Contribution to Neglected Biodiversity

The Africa Centre of Excellence in Neglected and Underutilised Biodiversity (ACENUB) at Mzuzu University has made remarkable progress since its establishment in 2022. Through various initiatives, ACENUB has created a vibrant and dynamic environment for both students and staff. One

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ACEIoT Wins Grant to Establish Artificial Intelligence Lab

The African Centre of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT) has secured a grant of $540,000 from the Canadian International Development Research Centre (IDRC) to establish the Transformative Artificial Intelligence Research and Innovation Lab (TAIRI Lab), starting in January 2025.

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Golden Meiran’s Plant-Based Yoghurt

With a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and a certificate in Commercial Food Processing, Valentina Gopani set out to create affordable, sustainable food solutions. This vision led to the founding of Golden Meiran and its flagship product: Soya Yoghurt.

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CDT-Africa: Advancing Medicine Development in Africa

The Center for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa (CDT-Africa) has developed over 15 medicinal products, with five submitted for patenting to the national intellectual property office. This success is attributed to a strong network of institutions and

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Insights into University-Led Incubation Management

The TAM’s panel discussion on successful management of an incubation center was steered by Eng. Anke Weisheit from Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mr. Pascal Nyiringango from the University of Rwanda and Dr Never Zekeya an entrepreneur in Tanzania.

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My Journey in Climate Smart Agriculture

I am Ms. Joan Odongkara from Uganda and a beneficiary of the ACE II Scholarship Program. In August 2023, I was awarded a fully funded scholarship by the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) under the World Bank-supported ACE II

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PTRE shaped him into a Champion of Natural Product Research

Dr. Samuel Baker Obakiro is a distinguished Pharmacologist and Analytical Chemist with a keen interest in drug discovery and development, toxicology, medicine access, and antimicrobial resistance. After earning his PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the Centre of Excellence in Phytochemicals,

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CESAAM Alumnus Appointed Rwanda’s Minister

Dr. Patrice Mugenzi, a distinguished alumnus of the Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Agriculture and Agribusiness Management (CESAAM) at Egerton University, was appointed Rwanda’s Minister of Local Government on October 18, 2024. His appointment to one of the nation’s top

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The 19th Technical and Advisory Meeting of the Africa Centers of Excellence (ACE II) Project Agenda

The 19th Technical and Advisory Meeting of the Africa Centers of Excellence (ACE II) Project will be held in Maputo, Mozambique, from June 11 to 13, 2025. The event will be officially opened by Hon. Samaria dos Anjos Filemon Tovela, Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Mozambique. Senior government representatives from participating countries, along with officials from the World Bank—the financier of the ACE II project—will also be in attendance.

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Call for Exhibitors: ACE 10th Anniversary Celebration

Overview  The Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence (ACE) Program, a World Bank  initiative aimed at strengthening higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa, was  established in 2014 in close collaboration with African governments. The program  supports universities in building capacity to

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2025 World Bank-ROK Scholarship

The Government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the World Bank are pleased to invite outstanding current/former students and academic staff from World Bank Partner Universities in Africa to apply for the WB-ROK Scholarship Program, as part of the

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Invitation to Grant Proposal Writing Workshop

  MZUZU University, in collaboration with Research Beeline LTD, is organizing a Grant Proposal Writing Workshop to help researchers and academics turn their ideas into fundable proposals. The workshop will focus on developing competitive proposals and identifying the best funding

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Africa Centers Of Excellence International Partnerships Workshop

With specific objectives including facilitating peer-learning opportunities among Centers of Excellence from Africa and Europe, identifying potential areas of collaboration in research and innovation, and engaging private sector representatives and investors to support the commercialization of research outputs, the workshop

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Call for Abstract Submission

The Center of Studies in Oil and Gas Engineering and Technology (CS-OGET) at Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique will bring together academics, researchers and students to share research results and the most recent technological innovations in geosciences, engineering, technology, economics and

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Call for applications for Doctoral and Masters Studies 2023

The Faculty of Agronomy and Forestry Engineering (FAEF) at Eduardo Mondlane University in Mozambique invites interested and qualified Africans to apply for the following courses to be delivered through the World Bank supported Africa Center of Excellence for Food Agricultural Policy and Programs. Competitive

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MSc Programs in Oil and Gas

The Center of Studies in Oil and Gas Engineering and Technology (CS-OGET)in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering at Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (UEM)invites interested candidates to apply for a Master of Science in Hydrocarbon Processing Engineering. The two-year program comprises

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IUCEA-RUFORUM Sign MoU

The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) and Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the advancement of quality postgraduate studies and research. IUCEA and RUFORUM have collaborated on

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Press Release

The 2nd East African Community Regional Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Conference is set to be held from 27th to 29th October, 2021 under the theme: “The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation in EAC Regional Integration and Socio-Economic Development

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Webinar on Digital Development Strategy

SAVE THE DATE For the Most Engaging Webinar You’ll Attend Before Embarking on Your Digital Transformation Journey Wednesday September 8, 2021 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. GMT Webinar on Digital Development Strategy The World Bank Group, in collaboration with the Association of

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Obituary of Dr Georgies Mgode

Dr. Georgies Mgode a Research Fellow at Pest Management Centre and Africa Centre of Excellence For Innovative Rodent Pest Management and Biosensor Technology Development (ACE IRPM & BTD) at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania, passed away after a short illness

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EAC Secretary General Visits IUCEA

The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), an institution of the East African Community (EAC) responsible for higher education and research today welcomed the Secretary General, Hon. Peter Mathuki to the IUCEA Secretariat at Kyambogo, Kampala. Dr. Mathuki who assumed

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Moi University partners with UNEP in InTex Project

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has selected the Africa Centre of Excellence in Phytochemicals, Textile and Renewable Energy (ACEII PTRE) of Moi University to be among its four African institutions to partner with in the implementation of InTex project.

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Invitation for Bids

The Government of Rwanda has received a loan from the World Bank for a Priority Skills Growth project.  Through this project the University of Rwanda is implementing the development and delivery of high quality and market relevant (new or updated)

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