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 Frustrated by language constraints in the climate space, a Congolese activist embarked on a mission to learn English without taking any formal language classes. Two years later, he is the heart and soul of many a COP28 conversation – in his newly adopted language – as he passes on messages …

The three countries have by far exceeded their pre-pandemic arrival numbers on robust tourism infrastructure expansion and aggressive destination promotion. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY |  The end of a civil war in Ethiopia, Tanzania’s president featuring in a historical tourism documentary and rising infrastructure and marketing investments in Morocco …

Tanzania is moving forward with plans to use its extensive natural gas reserves as a substitute for gasoline in transportation. However, there are concerns about its long-term sustainability. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Tanzania has pushed East Africa into a new era of gas-powered mobility with the commissioning of …

A new report from the International Energy Agency sheds light on the shifts in the energy job market, with clean energy outpacing global opportunities in fossil fuel sectors. While employment in fossil fuels is higher in Africa, the continent houses half of the critical mineral sector’s workforce, underscoring the continent’s …

The last two decades have been tumultuous for African banking, with big international banks moving out of the continent and a bevvy of more nimble local banks stepping in to mop up opportunities in a fast-growing region. A technological revolution in the form of digital banking helped smaller banks spread …

A recent Afrobarometer survey shows shifting attitudes among Africans regarding gender-based violence. Experts suggest a more comprehensive approach could help shift the dial further. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Public perceptions towards gender-based violence are shifting in Africa, according to a survey by Afrobarometer, a pan-African attitudes research company. …

A modest popsicle-making business in Umoja, Kenya is transforming options for women working in the neighbourhood. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | The rains may have started but residents of Umoja in Nairobi County are still able to enjoy a frozen treat from Azin Pops – and while they’re at …

As the globe gathers for COP28’s first-ever Global Stocktake, Africa demands that the world’s biggest polluters to fund the fallout of their actions. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African nations are intensifying their push for substantial climate finance from the world’s biggest polluters as the 28th edition of the …

A multi-billion capital infusion revitalises Africa’s landmark “Loss and Damage” climate deal SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | After securing the landmark climate damage compensation deal at COP27, Africa’s push for the Loss and Damage Fund gets a major shot in the arm at this year’s climate summit, after states …

Recent surges in home solar energy installations across Africa indicate that more people on the continent may have access to electricity than previously thought. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY |  Emerging data is shedding new light on the electricity landscape in Africa, indicating the oft-cited statistics of those without power …