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‘Partner with us’ – Future Africa interim director urges early-career researchers to join transdisciplinary research efforts

Future Africa Interim Director Prof Wanda Markotter has called on early-career African researchers to build partnerships and take part in transdisciplinary research addressing some of the continent’s most pressing challenges.

‘Build your networks’ – Research leaders share leadership lessons with Future Africa fellows

Twenty-two Future Africa Research Leadership Fellowship (FAR-LeaF) fellows from ten African countries gathered at the University of Pretoria for their final workshop exploring research leadership, mentorship, academic publishing, networks and science communication.

New Future Africa research chair brings climate, water and food research together

Led by Prof Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, the new Future Africa Research Chair in Climate, Water and Food Nexus will bring researchers across disciplines and sectors together to better understand the connections between climate change, water security and food security.

Future Africa hosts WEF Nexus Advanced school to strengthen research capacity

Researchers and doctoral students from Africa and Asia are building capacity to apply WEF Nexus approaches to interconnected water, energy and food challenges at Future Africa.

Professor Wanda Markotter reappointed as Future Africa One Health Research Chair

Professor Wanda Markotter has been reappointed as Future Africa's One Health Research Chair for a second five-year term, strengthening transdisciplinary research, African collaboration and leadership in One Health across the continent.
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Expert Opinion: What Africa can teach the world as a Super El Niño looms

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Africa’s long experience of adapting to climate extremes offers important lessons for the rest of the world as a potential Super El Niño approaches. Drawing on a recent article published by The Conversation, researchers explore how local knowledge, innovation and community-led solutions are strengthening resilience in the face of climate change.

Future Africa science sharing series explores migrant youth experiences through participatory research

Future Africa, in partnership with the IRD–CNRS–CIRAD Joint Office, hosted a Science-Sharing Series seminar examining the experiences of migrant and refugee youth in South Africa. Researchers from the Growing Up Across Borders (GRABS) project shared findings on how legal uncertainty, administrative barriers and social exclusion shape young migrants’ lives, highlighting the role of participatory research methods in amplifying youth voices.

Future Africa supports national avian influenza preparedness through One Health expertise

Future Africa hosted a national simulation exercise bringing together stakeholders across human, animal and environmental health to test South Africa’s preparedness and response capabilities for an H5N1 avian influenza outbreak.

AgriHero Challenges 2026 Launches to Back Africa’s Next Wave of Agricultural Innovation

The AgriHero Challenges 2026 has officially launched to support agricultural innovators and entrepreneurs across Africa. The initiative provides mentorship, business development support, networking opportunities, and access to international partnerships for startups developing solutions in climate-smart agriculture, AI-driven farming, food science, sustainable packaging, and circular economy models.
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Africa has been managing climate volatility for decades – what the world can learn

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Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi of Lancet Countdown Africa and UNU REACH-AFRICA at Future Africa, University of Pretoria, reflects on what Africa's lived experience in climate adaptation and resilience can offer the rest of the world.

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