Science fiction written in African languages could inspire millions, and bridge the gap between art and science.

Philippines clears Golden Rice for commercial production but it may take time before it reaches consumers.

A new pandemic prevention institute set up by the Rockefeller Foundation aims to bolster global genome sequencing.

Science and innovation are central to tackling food insecurity, say agri-food experts at UN talks.

Legalising cannabis could grow Africa’s economy, advocates say, but will this move benefit farmers and people in the communities?

People in low-income countries are more willing to take a COVID-19 vaccine than those in richer nations, study finds.

Rebel faction launches own parallel event.

Digital tools emerging in the fight against HIV must be affordable and confidential, say disease experts.

Bangladesh’s leather export industry openly employs child labour, a study finds.

Blockchain technology could make life easier for Africa’s farmers. But the digital divide could be a barrier.

Health worker deaths, migration and aid cuts put health systems at risk, warn global health security specialists.

COVID-19 boosted sales of antibiotics in India, with worrying consequences for drug resistance, say researchers.

Millions of extra children missed out on measles, polio and meningitis jabs due to the pandemic - UN

Global hunger surged in the last year of COVID-19 with access to food hampered by the pandemic, report finds.

Aflatoxins are a leading cause of foodborne diseases. Stronger standards could make food safer, say specialists.

A quicker vaccine rollout is imperative as COVID-19 cases surge in Indonesia, say experts.

Africa’s COVID-19 deaths could rise to 500,000 by October, experts say.

Amazonians and children are among the worst hit by mercury and lead poisoning in Latin America, say researchers.

Floating power plants raise concerns over jobs and environmental risks as South Africa closes in on energy deal.

Food loss threatens food security in Africa. Producers say mechanisation and farmer groups could be part of the solution.

COVID-19 lays bare the gaps in water, sanitation, and hygiene in the least developed countries.

The omission of Covishield from the EU travel pass vaccine list risks deepening inequalities, critics warn.

Tedros warns of “two-track pandemic” as vaccines run out and COVID-19 cases surge in southern and eastern Africa.

Africa could start producing COVID-19 vaccines in 2022 at a technology transfer hub planned for South Africa.