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Their growing pride in the continent and why institutions are charting new courses for them ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The desire for knowledge about Africa and a growing sense of African pride among African youths living in an increasingly discriminatory diaspora has fueled a surge in institutions promoting African identity. A …

Remittances sent back to Africa are a considerable growth pillar for the continent and are currently nearly double the total value of aid. The top 10 countries listed here each have remittance inflows of more than US$1 billion. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s growing diaspora community is increasingly …

BMW hedges its bets on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, launching a test vehicle in South Africa as the automaker seeks a path to a mass-market model in 2030. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | BMW has claimed its place as the breakout star in Africa’s race for commercial hydrogen mobility …

A scarcity of hard cash has made e-payments the new norm in Nigeria. So much so that the value of digital transactions has grown larger than the 2022 GDP of South Africa, Africa’s third-largest economy. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | When the Nigerian Central Bank introduced newly designed currency …

French media giant Canal+ is on the acquisition trail in Africa, targeting local industry leader MultiChoice. The South African heavyweight itself plans to invest US$89 million in its streaming flagship, Showmax, to stay ahead of Netflix in Africa SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A major shake-up in the African streaming …

African states are riding the wave of a gold rush, with global prices stabilising and mining technologies advancing. Here are the continent’s ten largest gold-producing powerhouses per tonnage (t), according to the World Gold Council’s 2022 stats. 1. Ghana – 127th Known as the “Gold Coast”, Ghana is Africa’s largest …

Africa is seeing the green shoots of what could become a battery production revolution. Morocco and South Africa lead the charge, hinting at a future where the continent not only dominates the production of green minerals but also taps renewable energy to power green battery production. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD …

They don’t feature on the global health agenda, receive little funding and have historically been ignored by pharmaceutical research because the people affected cannot afford the prices that a profit-driven model of pharmaceutical development demands. And yet 21 African countries have eliminated at least one NTD, up from only six …

For three weeks, football fans across Africa and the world, have been hooked on the thrilling action of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The tournament has been a great spectacle, with major upsets, quality football and an incident-free event leaving fans in awe. The event also has some …

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. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Cabo Verde has achieved a significant milestone in the battle against malaria, securing malaria-free certification from the World …