Near the vibrant city of Salvador, Ivana Muzenza makes tasty golden brown fritters from a recipe that dates back to the 19th century. The meal serves as a culinary connection to the West African roots of a unique community of Brazilian women. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Lively conversation …
Read More »Africa‘s most populous countries eye private investors to tackle housing challenge
As populations surge and urbanisation accelerates, African governments are betting big on investors in a new policy shift that targets private investment to scale the production of affordable housing units. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A wave of government housing policies is set to change the urban landscape across …
Read More »Wildlife migratory ‘corridors’ set to grow, Africa-wide
Africa’s wildlife conservation is evolving, with community conservancies along vital migration routes ensuring safe passage for roaming species. Thanks to these successes, African conservation officials are now looking to link protected areas across the continent. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Wildlife, particularly roaming species, exhibit remarkable mobility, covering vast …
Read More »Interstate deals fuel drive for African single roaming regime
The push for a single roaming regime across Africa has received new impetus thanks to a West African protocol driving economic integration. Ghana and Benin are the latest countries to agree on a network hopping initiative. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Growing interstate deals to end roaming fees are …
Read More »Private trains to ply South African rail network in commercial revamp
South Africa is to transition its rail network towards a more open and competitive model, allowing private train operators access to its extensive rail infrastructure. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | South Africa is opening its rail network to private train operators in a commercial pivot to revitalise a …
Read More »Kenyan-made dramas, comedies rival foreign sports in viewership numbers
Twin growth in the number of talented young filmmakers and private investors is powering Kenyan production and viewer interest. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY| Kenyan viewers are beginning to show a strong preference for locally-produced content, regional giant MultiChoice has revealed, with the appetite and consumption of Kenyan-made films now …
Read More »Local manufacturing of drones is on the rise in Africa
Growing demand for drones in Africa – historically met through imports from global suppliers like China, Israel, and Turkey – is driving a transformative shift to local manufacturing, promising economic benefits and technological advancement. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Rising demand for unmanned aerial vehicles used in various commercial …
Read More »Twin rate cuts set Mozambique apart as African currencies rally
Mozambique doubles down on growth with Africa’s first dual benchmark rate cuts in 2024 as currencies across the continent score gains against the greenback. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Mozambique’s central bank has decisively cut its benchmark lending rate to 15.75% from 16.5%, setting a precedent as the first …
Read More »Africa is fueling India’s economic ambitions
Africa is becoming a crucial player in India’s ambitious quest for global economic dominance. Through strong trade investments, expanding diplomatic relations, and strategic military partnerships, India is making significant investments in the continent as part of its broader global economic strategy. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | India is growing …
Read More »Leading influential women in African politics
From heads of state like Samia Suluhu to influential diplomats like Bintou Keita, women are increasingly playing key roles in the continent’s politics and governance. From Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first democratically elected female president in Africa, to Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura, FIFA’s first female Secretary General, a new generation …
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