In 1984, a young doctor from Mali named Diarra Boubacar arrived in China on a scholarship. More than four decades later, he has never left. Today, he speaks fluent Sichuan dialect, haggles for vegetables at local markets like any other resident, and practices traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) across three Chinese provinces (i.e., Sichuan, Yunnan and Guangdong).

The work published below represents the independent analysis of the author and does not constitute an official endorsement or position of the Global Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD). When the late Professor Jason Arday resigned from the University of Cambridge in August 2026, the story dominated headlines on both sides of the Atlantic. Arday,

We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate our dear friend, colleague, and active member of the GlobalOrganization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD), Dr. Balarabe B. Ismail! His incredible journey and groundbreaking achievements inspire us all, and we couldn't be prouder to call him a part of our esteemed organization. His research is genuinely revolutionary. He has dedicated years

Africa boasts of beautiful landscapes that are rich and fertile for growing crops with significant nutritional and economic values. Over 60% of world's uncultivated arable land is in Africa and the continent is known for its exceptional food diversity and distinct culinary traditions. However, Africa still rates high globally, in food insecurity, malnourishment and hunger

Yangtze River Rural Innovation Academy and Belt and Road Initiative By Ants Plan "2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference: AI Enabling Rural Revitalization Scenario Special Press Conference". Governments, enterprises, research institutions, researchers and global talents are jointly exploring how AI technology can reshape rural industries, ecology, and governance, so that intelligent technology can become the "new

The OAAD Mechanical Engineering Research Group (MERG) leverages cutting-edge scientific research and innovation to address Africa’s pressing engineering challenges. Our work spans sustainable energy systems, advanced manufacturing, robotics, smart infrastructure, and materials science, with a focus on pragmatic, scalable solutions tailored to Africa’s developmental needs. We bridge the gap between research and real-world impact by: Publishing collaborative, high-impact studies to advance

By: Biyi Gbadeyan There was a time in Nigeria when Ragolis Water was not just a brand. It was a name that defined bottled water itself. People didn’t say “bottled water”. They said “buy Ragolis.” That’s how powerful the brand was. There was a time in my life when I could read for five nights

OAAD and Veichi: Jointly Promoting Development   A Delegation of the President and Some OAAD Members Visit Veichi Electric to Explore New Cooperation Opportunities On March 25, 2024, Dr. Elijah Odii, our President, led an OAAD delegation to visit and exchange ideas at the Sūzhōu Veichi Electric Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Veichi

We received the sad news of the passing of our brother and leader, Prof. Presley Kaybe Wesseh, Jr., in a tragic car accident on Monday, March 4, 2024, in his native home of Liberia. Prof. Wesseh was an associate Professor of Economics at Xiàmén University in China and a Research Fellow with immense scholarly contributions

The Research Directorate of the Global Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD) is pleased to share that the categorization of mathematicians according to citations done by MathSciNet which began since 1970 has recognized our neighbor Prof. Yekini Shehu as ranked among the top 5 globally within the category of mathematicians that completed their PhD in