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 While the clean energy sector draws significant global foreign investment to Africa, particularly green hydrogen, solar, wind, and battery manufacturing, this is not Africa’s only drawcard. Rapid economic growth and a fast-growing, youthful population are also driving investment in the continent. Here, bird story agency looks at the 10 countries …

Kenya’s creatives take to the streets as Africa’s Gen Z finds its voice on national issues – transforming the face of demonstrations by leveraging the power of technology SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | On June 18, 2024, thousands of young Kenyans took to the streets to oppose proposed tax …

Nigerian billionaire Benedict Peters to kickstart Zimbabwe lithium production next year, driving Africa’s lithium market gains. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Nigerian industrialist Benedict Peters’ Bravura Holdings will start production at a Zimbabwean lithium project in 2025, boosting Africa’s drive to retain more profits from the global lithium boom, …

An aggressive push into new routes and increased frequencies by local carriers, mostly in African markets, is buoying air traffic and passenger numbers, propellilng them beyond pre-pandemic levels to new historical highs. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African airlines are likely to cross the 100 million passengers mark for …

 In a move inspired by Europe’s Schengen Visa, African nations are expanding their regional visa programs to streamline multi-country travel experiences. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa is moving towards a multi-country visa system, with individual countries and regional blocs working to remove their borders to promote intra-Africa tourism. …

An Indian port operator’s investment in Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam port is the latest evidence of growing competition among global investors for a foothold in Africa’s port sector, highlighting Africa’s emergence as a player in global trade. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Indian multinational port operator Adani announced early …

  From England to Germany, Spain to Italy, and France, players of African descent played pivotal roles in securing silverware for various clubs across Europe’s top leagues. Even in clubs that fell short of trophies, African players made a significant impact. bird story agency profiles ten top African players in …

The recent export of jet fuel to Europe marks a monumental moment for Dangote refinery igniting hope for Nigeria and Africa’s energy independence. No longer just an importer, the refinery is creating a blueprint for how the continent could become a self-reliant petroleum powerhouse. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | …

Africa’s historic arts and cultural festival, FESTAC, will returns to the lakeside town of Kisumu for its 5th edition between August 25th and 1st September. FESTAC Africa Chairperson, Yinka Abioye, and CEO Grace Mumo offered bird a peek into the details of the festival, which aims to celebrate the continent’s …

A new report reaffirms the resilience of off-grid solar in providing clean electricity access in Africa. Cash sales of lanterns are booming, signaling diversification beyond the PAYGo transaction model SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A new report has highlighted the continued popularity of lanterns powered by off-grid solar alternatives …