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Haile-Selassie Champions African Voices in Human Origins Research

3/24/2025

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Yohannes Haile-Selassie, a leading Ethiopian palaeoanthropologist, passionately calls for African voices in the exploration of human origins. He denounces "parachute science," where Western researchers exploit African resources without collaboration. His mission is to decolonize the field and create educational programs that empower local scholars, fostering a richer, more inclusive research environment.

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Yohannes Haile-Selassie, a leading Ethiopian palaeoanthropologist, passionately calls for African voices in the exploration of human origins. He denounces "parachute science," where Western researchers exploit African resources without collaboration. His mission is to decolonize the field and create educational programs that empower local scholars, fostering a richer, more inclusive research environment.