Africa Science Focus
Africa Science Focus is SciDev.Net's award-winning weekly podcast. We dive deep into the impacts that science has on everything from health, to technology, agriculture and life. Subscribe to get the best science and development news from the continent delivered straight to you!
Podcasting since 2020 • 182 episodes
Africa Science Focus
Latest Episodes
Unlocking stronger food systems with African research
The 2025 Global Food Policy Report warns that the world could be heading toward another major food crisis. For Africa, the warning is especially urgent.Across the continent, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 59
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Forest loss adds to Africa's food crisis
[SciDev.Net] Millions of people parts of Africa are facing record levels of hunger, the UN
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Season 4
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Episode 58
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Space innovation in Africa tackling local problems
Africa's space sector, while valued at US$22.64 billion in 2024, is still in its early stages—but scientists say it holds significant promise ...
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Season 4
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Episode 57
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Researching Africa's oceans to support livelihoods
Africa’s oceans are vital for economic growth, supporting fisheries, tourism, and coastal livelihoods. But the costs of plastic pollution in our seas are mounting.The
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Season 4
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Episode 56
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Can AI bridge the gaps in Africa’s healthcare systems?
Africa’s healthcare systems face major challenges, from workforce shortages to gaps in infrastructure. In the latest episode of Africa Science Focus, reporter Michael Kaloki speaks with AI experts about how Artificial Intel...
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Season 4
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Episode 55
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