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  Nigeria’s decision to bid for a Formula 1 Grand Prix shows that Africa’s campaign to return the championship has evolved into a continent-wide competition rather than a select countries’ ambition   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Nigeria has officially entered Africa’s race to host a Formula 1 Grand …

  Uganda’s latest push to promote the Pearl of Africa abroad reflects a wider African trend, with governments increasingly using national brands to drive tourism, investment, trade, and international partnerships   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY |  Uganda’s latest “Explore Uganda, The Pearl of Africa” campaign has turned buses in …

  Africa’s digital divide shifts from network coverage to internet adoption as connectivity nears universality, according to a new GSMA report.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A decade ago, Africa’s digital challenge was still largely about access. Today, only 9% of Africans remain outside mobile broadband coverage, according …

  Sustainable aviation fuel development in Africa is moving from pilot initiatives into early-stage project planning linked to emerging demand and policy signals. Most activity remains in feasibility and financing stages, a gradual build-up toward potential future production capacity.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Sustainable aviation fuel development …

  Entrepreneur Mengué Diouf is helping poultry farmers use real-time monitoring and data management to improve oversight, reduce losses, and make more informed decisions. Her technology is helping Senegal become more food self-sufficient.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Before setting foot on her poultry farm, Mengué Diouf already …

  African governments are shifting carbon markets from fragmented project systems into state-controlled infrastructure that defines how environmental assets are measured, verified, and monetized.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African governments are increasingly shifting from fragmented carbon projects to state-controlled systems that determine how environmental assets are measured, …

  African electricity systems are moving beyond state-owned utility models as governments increasingly rely on private capital to build new generation, storage, and grid infrastructure. This is creating more diversified power markets while redefining the role of utilities across the continent.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African electricity …

  African banks are sustaining some of the highest returns in global finance as rising profitability spreads across major markets. The gains reflect deeper financial penetration but increasingly point to a system that must now convert earnings strength into long-term efficiency, digital scale, and broader credit access.   SPECIAL REPORT …

  Ghana, Rwanda, and Zambia have launched a pilot digital trade corridor aimed at enabling instant cross-border payments and reducing reliance on dollar-mediated settlement systems.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Ghana, Rwanda, and Zambia are testing a unified digital trade corridor that allows cross-border payments to move instantly …

M-KOPA’s expansion in Ghana highlights how device financing is evolving into bundled ecosystems that combine payments, protection, and financial products into a single repayment structure.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Across Africa’s low-income markets, the smartphone is increasingly acting as the first point of contact with formal financial …