“The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has agreed to launch the country’s first scientific journal, which they expect to attain international standards and become a reference point within central Africa.” via @SciDevNet

I am a strong advocate for investment in research and development in developing countries. Professional journals are a part of that ecosystem of brilliant thinking and discussion. At least they should be. Africa needs this badly if it is going to be a hub and incubator of scientific knowledge, particularly with its vast resources of indigenous knowledge.

No word yet on how open/closed this journal will be, however. My hopes are that it is open access all the way. Time will tell.