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bird Interview: A conversation with ousted TPLF leader Getachew Reda on war, politics, and the fate of Tigray
Getachew Reda posing for a picture in Dubai on March 30, 2025. Photo: Jim Stenman In this exclusive interview, recently-ousted Tigray...

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Apr 46 min read
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Shifting the narrative, making a difference and connecting continents through news - an interview with TikTokker Marie Mbullu
Marie Mbullu has a following of nearly 650,000 on TikTok, where she shares pan-African narratives that challenge stereotypes and...

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Oct 21, 20247 min read
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Meet the creative championing the African renaissance from her living room
The creative force behind a beloved children’s entertainment character is multifaceted artist and entrepreneur Bola Edwards. She has...

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Jun 13, 20246 min read
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Inspired by a Nigerian influencer, Emily Wangui is crafting success at the Furniture Zoo
Inspiration from a Nigerian furniture maker and funds stashed for a trip to Dubai allowed Emily Wangui to start her dream journey. Less...

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Jun 13, 20245 min read
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Africa Day: AU is "world’s biggest social experiment” - interview
Africa Day, celebrated annually on May 25, marks the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, now the African Union...

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May 25, 20244 min read
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This popular Brazilian street food is a delicious link to its African heritage
Near the vibrant city of Salvador, Ivana Muzenza makes tasty golden brown fritters from a recipe that dates back to the 19th century. The...

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Apr 19, 20245 min read
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Women-led ventures sparkle in a tough funding year
Investment in African women-founded and led startups remains a bright spot in a global ecosystem drained of funding. Conrad Onyango, bird...

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Apr 11, 20242 min read
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bird TenX: 10 African women leaders and their social impact
Through the power of narrative, ten women are weaving new chapters in Africa’s history. Their dedication to community service, commitment...

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Apr 9, 20243 min read
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"The Black Book": Nigeria's tech elite fund Nollywood's first Netflix chart topper
The combination of hard-earned Nollywood craft and Nigeria's fast-paced, well-organised and well-funded fintech ecosystem could prove to...

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Mar 21, 20243 min read
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The bird's-eye view: How Dance Transformed Moesha Tajiri's Life and Inspired Her to Impact Hundreds of Children
Orphaned at 13, dancer Moesha Tajiri is on a crusade to provide what adults failed to give her as a child. Ann Mbuthia, bird story agency...

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Feb 5, 20245 min read
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African women rise up in Forbes ‘Most Powerful Women’ rankings
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala retains the position of Africa’s most powerful woman, while new entrant Mpumi Madisa takes second place as African...

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Jan 18, 20244 min read
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Life on an African island can be great when you're part of the gig economy - just ask this woman photographer
When Monica Marura relocated to an island she had never heard of, she thought she was supporting her husband's career move. A few weeks...

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Jan 18, 20245 min read
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This "Girls Only" Tech Hub at Kenya's Coast is Cracking Social Codes
A tech hub for young women in Mombasa offers entry into the world of IT to girls and young women from all walks of life, whatever their...

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Jan 18, 20244 min read
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This Drama Queen has seen it all. Now she's living her best life - and helping others do the same
Rashida Nyirongo discovered theatre early but could only capitalise on her talent years later. Now, the so-called Drama Queen of Chipata...

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Dec 12, 20235 min read
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The volunteer braving elephants and floods to nurture young minds
A volunteer teacher-in-charge is bringing education to an underserved community that battles underdevelopment and human-animal conflicts...

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Dec 12, 20235 min read
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Dreaming up a new future: a generation of adolescent girls and young women finds a voice
Art, music, a thirst for political expression and a role as an ambassador for a girls' program have given this young woman a bright...

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Dec 12, 20235 min read
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Writing In The Sand: Early memories of her grandmother kept a young woman's dreams of an education
University student Tholoana, a survivor of gender-based violence, loves helping others. She credits the memory of a loving grandmother -...

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Dec 12, 20237 min read
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Innovative radio programming transforms agriculture, enables education and offers a lifeline in east
After the introduction of radio programs in their local language, farmers in a rural district of eastern Zambia experienced a remarkable...

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Dec 12, 20235 min read
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How a "miracle" birth triggered a rural movement and delivered a school road
A mother's ordeal in northeastern Zambia inspired a rural community to turn to a forgotten community development funding tool to repair...

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Dec 12, 20236 min read
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The young head teacher building his community's education brick by brick
Living in a remote community with no internet, Dalab Zimba had to resort to extreme measures to keep his school going - whether that was...

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Dec 12, 20234 min read
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