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Welcome to African Researchers Magazine Profile Page, your gateway to the vibrant platform dedicated to spotlighting the outstanding achievements of African researchers, celebrating their contributions to knowledge and societal progress.

Each month, we feature exceptional researchers pushing the boundaries of knowledge and driving positive change in their respective fields. From groundbreaking discoveries to innovative solutions to pressing challenges, these profiles highlight the remarkable impact of African research on local and global scales.

In addition to celebrating individual researchers, we showcase outstanding research papers shaping the conversation in key areas of inquiry. Our curated selection of papers reflects the breadth and depth of African research, covering topics ranging from health and technology to social sciences and beyond.

But we can’t do this alone. We need your help identifying and highlighting the brightest minds and most impactful research out of Africa and the diaspora. Whether you’re a researcher or passionate about supporting African research excellence, we invite you to nominate individuals and papers for inclusion in our profile and awards page. Together, let’s unlock the full potential of African researchers to create a brighter, more prosperous future for all. Join us in celebrating and empowering African research excellence.


Impact of Alcohol and Tobacco Use on Labor Market Outcomes in South Africa: A Comprehensive Study
June 2024: Paper of the Month by Bello, et al 2024 – Impact of Alcohol and Tobacco Use on Labor
Dr. Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela Awarded 2024 Templeton Prize for Groundbreaking Work in Trauma and Forgiveness
June 2024: Dr. Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela – African Female Researcher of the Month Dr. Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, an esteemed psychologist and professor,
Professor Abdon Atangana Named World's Top Mathematician: A Milestone for African Science
June 2024: Professor Abdon Atangana – African Male Researcher of the Month South African Professor Abdon Atangana, a distinguished figure
May 2024: Professor Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua – African Female Researcher of the Month
May 2024: Professor Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua – African Female Researcher of the Month In the annals of academic history, certain names
May 2024: Alfred Mabry – African Male Researcher of the Month
May 2024: Senegal Alfred Mabry – African Male Researcher of the Month Senegal Alfred Mabry, a young African American, is
Exploring Cardiometabolic Health in Pregnant Women: Insights from South African Cohort Study on HIV and ART Effects
May 2024: Paper of the Month by Bengtson, et al 2024 – Exploring Cardiometabolic Health in Pregnant Women: Insights from
The New Scramble for Africa: Challenges and Opportunities for Inclusive Development in a Post-Colonial Era
April 2024: Paper of the Month by Mlambo, et al., 2024 – The New Scramble for Africa in a post-colonial
April 2024: Walter Eugene Massey – African Male Researcher of the Month
April 2024: Walter Eugene Massey – African Male Researcher of the Month Walter Eugene Massey is an esteemed American educator,
April 2024: Victoria “Vickey” Moore – African Female Researcher of the Month
April 2024: Victoria “Vickey” Moore – African Female Researcher of the Month Victoria “Vickey” Moore is a distinguished computer scientist
Unlocking Drought Tolerance: Hyacinth Bean's Resilience Revealed for Climate-Smart Agriculture
March 2024: Paper of the Month by Popoola, et al,. 2024 – Resilience in Hyacinth Bean (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet):
Coloured in South Africa, Black in the United States’: International migrations and different racial classifications
March 2024: Paper of the Month by Tewolde, 2024 – Coloured in South Africa, Black in the United States’: International
March 2024: Lamis Yahia Mohamed Elkheir – African Female Researcher of the Month
March 2024: Lamis Yahia Mohamed Elkheir – African Female Researcher of the Month Lamis Yahia Mohamed Elkheir stands as a
March 2024: Prof Moses Retselisitsoe Phooko – African Male Researcher of the Month
March 2024: Prof Moses Retselisitsoe Phooko – African Male Researcher of the Month Prof Moses Retselisitsoe Phooko stands as a
February 2024: Paper of the Month by Bello et al., 2023 – Self-reported health status of a sample of patients receiving in-vitro fertilization treatment.
February 2024: Paper of the Month by Bello et al., 2023 – Self-reported health status of a sample of patients
February 2024: Dr. Kate Orkin – African Female Researcher of the Month
February 2024: Dr. Kate Orkin – African Female Researcher of the Month Dr. Kate Orkin is a distinguished Senior Research
February 2024 Dr. Chikezie E. Uzuegbunam – African Male Researcher of the Month
February 2024: Dr. Chikezie E. Uzuegbunam – African Male Researcher of the Month Dr. Chikezie E. Uzuegbunam is a distinguished
January 2024: Prof Rufus Olusola Akinyemi – African Male Researcher of the Month
January 2024: Prof Rufus Olusola Akinyemi – African Male Researcher of the Month Prof Rufus Olusola Akinyemi is a distinguished
January 2024: Diana Asante – African Female Researcher of the Month
January 2024: Diana Asante – African Female Researcher of the Month Diana Asante, a PhD candidate in the Biochemistry and
December 2023 Paper of the Month by Samuel et al., 2023 – The Economic Analysis of Wind Farm Feasibility in Nigerian Defence Academy, Afaka Kaduna.
December 2023: Paper of the Month by Samuel et al., 2023 – The Economic Analysis of Wind Farm Feasibility in
December 2023: Admirabilis Kalolella – African Female Researcher of the Month
December 2023: Nthabeleng Hlapisi – African Female Researcher of the Month In the realm of scientific breakthroughs and female empowerment,
December 2023 Admirabilis Kalolella – African Male Researcher of the Month
December 2023: Admirabilis Kalolella – African Male Researcher of the Month In a world where diversity and inclusion are essential
November 2023: Paper of the Month by Wright et al., 2023 – Data gaps will leave scientists’ in the dark’: How load shedding is obscuring our understanding of air quality.
November 2023: Paper of the Month by Wright et al., 2023 – Data gaps will leave scientists' in the dark':
November 2023: Dr. Isaac Nape – African Male Researcher of the Month
November 2023: Dr. Isaac Nape – African Male Researcher of the Month Dr. Isaac Nape stands at the forefront of
November 2023: Dr. Petra Holden – African Female Researcher of the Month
November 2023: Dr. Petra Holden – African Female Researcher of the Month Dr. Petra Holden, a transdisciplinary conservation scientist based
August 2023: Dr Mirriam Makungwe - African Female Researcher of the Month
August 2023: Dr Mirriam Makungwe - African Female Researcher of the Month Mirriam Makungwe is a seasoned professional with a
August 2023: Prof. Victor Mbarika - African Male Researcher of the Month
August 2023: Prof Victor Mbarika - African Male Researcher of the Month Professor Victor Mbarika, a distinguished scholar and visionary,