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  African nations are shifting poultry from a marginal commodity to a strategic industry, using finance, skills, and policy to transform local production. This continental repositioning aims not only to cut imports but also to strengthen food security and create jobs.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s poultry …

When Simelokuhle Zibengwa finally walked away with a prize for her work, it came as the culmination of years and years of gritty, determined work and a life-long dream to express herself in her own way. It was also a win for the women sculptors of Zimbawe, a tiny minority, …

The energy sector has historically been entrenched with gender disparities impacting both representation and compensation, but a new report unveils a notable shift in dynamics fueled by the renewable energy subsector. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s fast-evolving renewable energy landscape is catalysing a shift in gender dynamics, with …

Cabo Verde has achieved a WHO-certified malaria-free status, showcasing the power of strategic health planning. The achievement inspires African nations as more countries pursue malaria elimination BIRD STORY| BONFACE ORUCHO | Cabo Verde, a country that comprises a group of Islands of the West African coast in the central Atlantic Ocean, has …

SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Press freedom has emerged as a crucial barometer of Africa’s democratic progress. Across the continent, ten nations are scripting a new narrative of empowerment and transparency, where a bold and free media is not just a dream but a burgeoning reality. This list was …

A Tanzanian sugar company is vying to acquire one of South Africa’s largest sugar companies, a development that highlights the potential for collaboration among African businesses. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | An African sugar multinational is one of a number of companies vying to take over operations of South …

Professor Taiwo Lateef Sheikh wants suicide prohibition laws repealed because they inadvertently contribute to an increase in suicide rates across Africa SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Suicide prevalence rates in Africa are the world’s highest, estimated at 11 people per 100,000 per year, against a global average of 9 per …

When Mary Gargule was forced to leave school in grade seven, she would never have guessed that her little education would one day help her become one of the most respected – and needed – members of her community SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Born and raised in the village …

DRC’s minerals have been systematically plundered for centuries; now, its cobalt is coveted by the world for green energy transition. Will this finally bring transformation or more misery to the local communities? Kinshasa, DRC | BIRD AGENCY | Congo’s natural resources have been plundered at a terrible cost to its …