The 2025 UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences has launched a new support program for young women scientists in Africa. This year, two outstanding researchers were selected as the fellowship recipients: 🔬Dr. Pearl Abu, whose research contributes to the development of protein and maize varieties that are tolerant to abiotic stresses. 🔬Dr. Tegwinde Rebeca Compaore, whose work advances precision diagnostic strategies specifically adapted to African context