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As more people come into money across Africa, pet ownership becomes a marker of middle-class life in Africa with Mordor Intelligence projecting the continent’s pet food market to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12.28%, outpacing the global average of 8.54%. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | At …

Experts say it is high time for Africa to look inward to blunt external vulnerabilities. Tensions between Israel and Iran are spiking oil prices and rattling African economies, with analysts warning of inflation surges and supply chain chaos while petrostates like Nigeria and Angola eye potential windfalls. SPECIAL REPORT | …

More African countries are making progress on gender equality. From Benin to Botswana, new data shows gains in political inclusion, economic participation, and leadership. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A new report shows many African countries are setting their own priorities on gender equality, especially in political inclusion and …

Two decades ago, Christine Wangari’s seedlings left Nakuru for Nairobi’s dusty lots. Today, her acacias, crotons, neem, and others help define what is today, the green city under the sun. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Christine Wangari wrapped her arms around the rough trunk of a towering acacia in …

Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are in talks to introduce a joint fishing license for Lake Victoria that would curb cross-border arrests of fishermen and streamline fishing activities on Africa’s largest lake. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | For generations, the vast expanse of Lake Victoria has been a lifeline for …

    After years of innovation, farmer mobilization, and industrial planning, Cameroon’s cotton sector is reversing recent declines. With growing productivity and local processing, cotton is weaving cultural identity and unlocking economic opportunities in the fashion industry. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY |  Years of seed innovation, farmer mobilization, and …

  South Africa’s wine industry is bouncing back with a premium push and bolder export plays, favored by near-perfect weather. As global rivals falter, local producers are raising their glass to a standout 2025 harvest. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY |Favorable weather, better vineyard practices, and a strategic shift toward …

Worldwide, teenage pregnancy continues to derail the futures of thousands of girls each year, cutting short their education, straining family ties, and pushing many into early marriage or economic hardship. Yet, amid the statistics and stigma, stories of resilience and support are emerging. From Lagos to Lilongwe and from Nairobi …

More African-American professionals and families are finding a place in Africa to call home, sparking economic growth beyond cities. This relocation wave is transforming markets, driving innovation, and opening new opportunities in real estate, healthcare, and business. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | When Kea Wakesho Simmons first arrived in …

As nations strive to ensure that no one is left behind, Africa’s digital ID revolution is transforming governance, financial inclusion, and civic participation, helping identify the millions who still lack access to critical formal services SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY |   African governments are racing to bring the “invisible millions” …