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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 7 Mar 2016

    #AfricasEinsteins Nim Rogers from Uganda on FB asks: How can African scientists from the continent compete favourably on the global scene?

    7:05 AM - 7 Mar 2016
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    • James Godson Yaa Safoa Jamallybadrudini Yale Africa ELMAN PEACE & HRC Florence Kyalimpa Joshua Bahabwa 💭 Zambia Elections2016 #Wekumei #TheLegacy
    19 replies 13 retweets 14 likes
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      2. Makhtar Diop‏ @Diop_WB 7 Mar 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica Programs such as #CarnegieMellonRwanda are producing the next generation of engineers and IT professionals #AfricasEinsteins

        1 reply 10 retweets 8 likes
      3. David D‏ @bonGarcon 7 Mar 2016
        Replying to @Diop_WB

        @Diop_WB approx 22 graduates/year at $95m over 10 years cost to gov, you could argue it's taking resources away from the rest of edu sector

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      4. Makhtar Diop‏ @Diop_WB 7 Mar 2016
        Replying to @bonGarcon

        @bonGarcon We must focus on quality of learning outcomes at all levels from primary to secondary & expand early childhood programs

        0 replies 1 retweet 2 likes
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      2. Albert Opoku‏ @AlbertYawOpoku 7 Mar 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica Teachers should support their students to participate in science competitions such https://goo.gl/3n0UyT  &#AfricasEinsteins

        1 reply 9 retweets 6 likes
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      1. Carl Manlan‏ @CarlManlan 7 Mar 2016
        Replying to @nathmunya

        @nathmunya @BBCAfrica #journalist to report on it? Civil Society needs to push the issue and not leave it to scientists #AfricasEinsteins

        1 reply 1 retweet 1 like
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      1. MarvinKnolwin‏ @MarvinKnolwin 7 Mar 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica , through new innovations, given the different challenges Africa faces.#AfricasEinsteins

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      1. K.A.B.U.G.O‏ @Kabugo_Shifu 7 Mar 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica if only they unite and share rather than under look & sideline new scientists on the block. Big pharmaceuticals are taking them.

        0 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
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      1. Ramu Bishwakarma‏ @thedevguyrb 7 Mar 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica thanks for this initiative! I am from South Asia and hoping to learn from Africa's thoughts and experiences #AfricasEinsteins

        0 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
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      1. Rachel Mkandawire‏ @Rachie0283 7 Mar 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica new innovations tailored for African needs....

        0 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
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      1. Carl Manlan‏ @CarlManlan 7 Mar 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica possibly on research needs in non traditional sectors such as #rabbies, #agriculture & be #curious about their #environment

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      2. Muftyy  🇬🇭‏ @Muftyy_snr 7 Mar 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica when our politicians starts taking medication in Africa, then we can compete globally.

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      3. Wily larry‏ @Wilylarry 7 Mar 2016
        Replying to @Muftyy_snr

        @_Miftaahu_ @BBCAfrica, well said.

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
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      2. Phumlani Msomi, PhD‏ @PFMsomi 7 Mar 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica as long as the African continent cant stand together in anything... such Q will remain Q. #AfricasEinsteins

        1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes
      3. Sir Segun‏ @Pinkysegun 8 Mar 2016
        Replying to @PFMsomi

        @Phumania @BBCAfrica 1st each nations needs to get her house in order only then can their be a united front,

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      4. Phumlani Msomi, PhD‏ @PFMsomi 8 Mar 2016
        Replying to @Pinkysegun

        @Pinkysegun @BBCAfrica I agree

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
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      1. Wily larry‏ @Wilylarry 7 Mar 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica, get a good education, enough exposure and willingness of African governments to fund efforts to solve African problems.

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      1. Oseiwe Ibhagui‏ @OIbhagui 7 Mar 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica #AfricasEinsteins Why do Africans talk about "competing" when they contribute nothing to their own modernity

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