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Africa’s fashion heritage is increasingly becoming a high-value export as designers secure trade deals at global fashion events and build supply chains. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | When David Tlale stepped onto the Moscow Fashion Week stage this month, it was not just another runway appearance but the continuation …

Africa’s policymakers can undernourishment by restoring soil fertility, innovation, and investing in human capital COMMENT | ESTHER NGUMBI | According to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025, a report recently released by the five leading United Nations agencies working on the issue, the number of …

A mix of state programmes and private capital is bolstering plans to bridge the digital divide in African countries. Tower builds and satellite launches are closing rural gaps while reinforcing national digital networks. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Senegal has announced plans to build 774 new telecom sites, part …

There’s an energetic buzz in Africa’s aviation space. The latest launch of more direct flights between African countries is fuelling the continent’s push for “one sky.” SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s aviation market is entering a new phase as carriers resume long-dormant routes and expand into new and …

Swift action, strong partnerships, and early signs of recovery are fueling optimism in Kasai Province as Congo confronts a new outbreak NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | When the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confirmed a new outbreak of Ebola on Sept.4, memories of past outbreaks came rushing back. Fear …

Africa is setting the terms for the new scramble for its minerals by pooling regional strengths and mobilizing capital. Several nations are tightening export rules, demanding more local processing and value addition as the global competition for its mineral resources heightens to power the latest ambitions in tech. SPECIAL REPORT …

Eight African countries, including Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, participated in the review and committed to fast-tracking national approvals within 90 days NEWS ANALYSIS | BY AGENCIES | Every year, around 30 million babies are born in malaria-endemic regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. But until recently, the world’s smallest and most vulnerable malaria patients had no approved …

Japan is shifting its Africa strategy from aid to long-term investment, channeling billions into tech, skills, and infrastructure. From hybrid car manufacturing in South Africa to new venture funds and vocational training, Tokyo is embedding itself in the continent’s economic future. SPECIAL REPORT |  BIRD AGENCY | Japan is recasting …

SPECIAL REPORT | BBC & ALL AFRICA.COM | Burkina Faso says it has removed visa fees for all African travellers, in an effort to facilitate the movement of people and goods into the country. “From now on, any citizen from an African country wishing to go to Burkina Faso will …

Harnessing institutions to build confidence, capital, and inclusive growth Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Africa stands at a historic crossroads. For decades, the continent’s growth narrative has been tied to foreign aid and volatile international capital flows, leaving many of its economies vulnerable to global shocks and unsustainable debt cycles. …