African Forensic Sciences Academy (AFSA): An emerging movement in Africa

Forensic science bodies their respective regions and form the foundation for best practice. Until recently, no officially registered body existed that represented all forensic science practitioners across Africa. The African Forensic Sciences Academy (AFSA) was founded in December 2022 for this reas...

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Published in:Forensic science international Vol. 367; p. 112326
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Ireland Elsevier B.V 01.02.2025
Elsevier Limited
Subjects:
Academies and Institutes - organization & administration
Africa
AFSA
Best practice
Biology
Collaboration
Computer forensics
Forensic medicine
Forensic pathology
Forensic science
Forensic Science Africa
Forensic sciences
Forensic Sciences - education
Forensic Sciences - organization & administration
Humans
IAFS 2023
Inclusion
Network
Sydney Declaration
Africa
Rwanda
Kigali Rwanda
Sydney Declaration
IAFS 2023
Forensic Science Africa
AFSA
Network
ISSN:0379-0738, 1872-6283, 1872-6283
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Summary:Forensic science bodies their respective regions and form the foundation for best practice. Until recently, no officially registered body existed that represented all forensic science practitioners across Africa. The African Forensic Sciences Academy (AFSA) was founded in December 2022 for this reason to serve African forensic science practitioners. This article details the progress of AFSA to date, highlights its core values and mission, and outlines the way forward for this newly established Academy. •Diversity of practice, frameworks and structures in Africa called for a representative body for all forensic scientists.•AFSA is the first formally registered body with independent oversight in Africa for forensic science.•AFSA promotes excellence and integrity in forensic science in Africa.
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ISSN:0379-0738
1872-6283
1872-6283
DOI:10.1016/j.forsciint.2024.112326