DNAforAfrica

Forensic DNA for justice and humanitarian impact across Africa. Policy • Advocacy • Capacity building.

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Every year, thousands of cases across Africa go unsolved because forensic DNA capacity is missing or unused.
DNAforAfrica is changing that: through policy, advocacy, and partnerships with governments, courts, and civil society.
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The provisional agenda for the 6th African Forensic Forum is now live.

A bespoke in-person and online event, hosted at the OFPI, Cape Town, within a working forensic pathology environment.

Thanks to our sponsors, registration (in-person & online) and the social event are fully sponsored.
Limited in-person seats | Unlimited online places
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Transforming cold cases into convictions: The role of rapid DNA testing in South Africa's fight against GBV https://t.co/VQytDGq0T1

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Check out all the info here and see how you can join the forum! https://t.co/4Q0k9ouUxI

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F🎃rens🦴c Fr🦴d👻ys Ed. 77, 31st Oct. 2025 https://t.co/txsU1gMSg2
Congrats to Dr Kamal Abubaker, our #MVFJ2025 winner and preview: #ISHI2025 + Samples2Solutions.
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Congrats to our Director Dr Vanessa Lynch, recognised in Law & Justice alongside so many unstoppable women! Mail & Guardian’s Power of Women Awards 2025 #MGPowerOfWomen #WomenInSTEM #DNAforAfrica Read more here https://t.co/DU6Ddwbi6t

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On the road, with DNA, from Nairobi to Lusaka to Johannesburg, science and justice travel hand in hand.
Read the latest Forensic Fridays Ed. 76.
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Meet this year's #MVFJ2025 finalists and cast your vote! This and more in this week's Forensic Fridays Ed. 75, 26 Sep. 2025 https://t.co/HvuNzY0FAr

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Beyond the Ivory Tower: Toward Inclusive and Engaging Science Conferences https://t.co/gsi6Kn8mVZ

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This week’s #ForensicFridays: Africa’s 1st forensic exome panel - Rapid DNA tech in disaster response - AI bias in forensic science - Taphonomy & complex IDs
Innovation shaping justice. Forensic Fridays Ed. 73, 5 Sep 2025 https://t.co/E082JExKBG

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New York — DNA evidence sits at the centre of the Gilgo Beach killings case.

A judge will rule Wednesday on whether a novel testing method — never before used in a NY courtroom — can be admitted against prime suspect Rex Heuermann, accused in at least 7 murders.

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Nominate your 2025 #MVFJ DNA Leader in Africa here https://t.co/ewaxPwW7JU

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Missed the live event? You can now watch Dr Sarah Forbes-Robertson in conversation with Dr Vanessa Lynch as they flip the script on DNA, justice and the future of forensic science. Watch here: Life Will Find a Way - Flipping the Script on the Panopticon https://t.co/XaCuJ7gIgN via @YouTube

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Free Online Webinar
Register here: https://t.co/G00Ohp91wL

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Time to nominate your 2025 #MVFJ and don't miss your limited seat to Dr Sarah Forbes-Robertson’s encore webinar - she is flipping the script on the Panopticon again. Read more & register here 👉 Forensic Fridays Ed. 72, 22 August 2025 https://t.co/nG0qidR0hr

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Helicopter crash: Here's why body samples were flown to SA for DNA testing https://t.co/QcIMqmaeki via @YouTube

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Forensic expert disappointed over bodies flown to SA for DNA testing - MyJoyOnline https://t.co/Hgw15a80WF

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The Ghana Academy of Forensic Sciences reacts to the Adansi Military Helicopter Crush Tragedy.

May the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace!

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We are so proud to see Mbali Shongwe recognised as one of the Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans for 2025! 🌟 As founder of Mindful(l) and winner of our 2021 DNAforAfrica's #MyVoiceforJustice (MVFJ) Award, Mbali's work is reshaping how communities engage with mental health, and we’re honoured to know her and celebrate this well-deserved achievement. Congratularions Mbali!

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