Stuart A. West

Jan 8, 2025 | nature.com | Anna Dewar |Stuart A. West

AbstractComparative genomics, whereby the genomes of different species are compared, has the potential to address broad and fundamental questions at the intersection of genetics and evolution. However, species, genomes and genes cannot be considered as independent data points within statistical tests. Closely related species tend to be similar because they share genes by common descent, which must be accounted for in analyses.

Nov 5, 2024 | shorturl.at | Achieng Omollo |Lennox Yieke |African Business |Stuart A. West

This article is sponsored by Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines of the Islamic Republic of MauritaniaMauritania is stepping confidently into a new era, positioning itself as a resilient energy player with a bold vision for the future. Beneath its windswept deserts and coastal waters, the nation holds vast untapped resources – oil, gas, minerals, and the potential of green hydrogen – poised to transform its economy and uplift its 4.9m citizens.

Nov 4, 2024 | shorturl.at | Lennox Yieke |African Business |Omar Ben Yedder |Stuart A. West

In desperation to replenish its arsenal Russia has turned to countries like Iran, and North Korea to bolster its weapons arsenal. North Korea has provided munitions towards this cause, while Iran entered a program that provides Russia with its Shahed unmanned drone. In a military agreement valued at over 1.5 billion US dollars, Russia began importing parts for Iranian drones to assemble in preparation for use in its war against Ukraine.

Oct 30, 2024 | african.business | Stuart A. West

This article is sponsored by AfreximbankAfrica’s low industrial base presents an opportunity to develop clean energy manufacturing and the world’s first green industrial civilisation, Professor Oluyemi Oluleke Osinbajo, immediate past vice president of Nigeria, argued in the eighth Babacar Ndiaye Lecture in Washington DC on 26 October. The annual lecture celebrates the achievements and legacy of the late Ndiaye, who led the African Development Bank from 1985 to 1995.

Oct 30, 2024 | african.business | Stuart A. West

This article is sponsored by EcobankThe finals of the seventh edition of the competition, held in Lomé, Togo  this September saw Daba Finance, an Ivorian fintech startup offering a one-stop investment platform for trading African securities, emerge as the grand winner from a line-up of 12 impressive finalists. The finalists were evaluated by a panel of industry experts on criteria such as innovation, market potential, scalability, and team strength.