Africa
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Africa Initiative for Planetary and Space Sciences

by David Baratoux, H. Chennaoui-Aoudjehane, R. Gibson, A. Lamali, W. U. Reimold, M. S. Sapah, M. C. Chabou, J. B. Habarulema, M. W. Jessell, A. Mogessie, Z. Benkhaldoun, E. Nkhonjera, N. C. Mukosi, M. Kaire, P. Rochette, A. Sickafoose, J. Martínez-Frías, A. Hofmann, L. Folco, A. P. Rossi, G. Faye, K. Kolenberg, K. Tekle, D. Belhai, M. Elyajouri, C. Koeberl and M. M. Abdeen

Elevating planetary and space sciences across Africa could help nations reach their development goals. Efforts will require collaboration, creativity, efficient planning, and political will.

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The State of Planetary and Space Sciences in Africa

by David Baratoux, H. Chennaoui-Aoudjehane, R. Gibson, A. Lamali, W. U. Reimold, M. S. Sapah, M. C. Chabou, J. B. Habarulema, M. W. Jessell, A. Mogessie, Z. Benkhaldoun, E. Nkhonjera, N. C. Mukosi, M. Kaire, P. Rochette, A. Sickafoose, J. Martínez-Frías, A. Hofmann, L. Folco, A. P. Rossi, G. Faye, K. Kolenberg, K. Tekle, D. Belhai, M. Elyajouri, C. Koeberl and M. M. Abdeen

Africa has an enormous potential to provide insights into planetary and space sciences, but it has remained largely untapped. Fostering a new generation of scientists promises far-reaching benefits.

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Musa Siphiwe Doctor Manzi Receives 2016 Africa Award for Research Excellence in Earth Science

by AGU

Musa Siphiwe Doctor Manzi received the 2016 Africa Award for Research Excellence in Earth Science at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 14 December 2016 in San Francisco, Calif. The award honors an early-career scientist from the African continent for "completing significant work that shows the focus and promise of making outstanding contributions to research in Earth and space sciences."