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The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a historic agreement between 54 African countries that aims to create a single market for goods and services in Africa. The AfCFTA, which officially launched on January 1, 2021, is the largest free trade area in the world in terms of participating countries. The AfCFTA seeks to boost trade within the African continent by removing tariffs and…

Zimbabwe has banned all lithium exports after the government said it was losing 1.7 billion euros from exporting it as a raw mineral and not processing it into batteries in-country. Lithium is so valuable as a component of electronic batteries – mostly for cars mobile phones and computers – that it’s known as “white gold.” The price has gone up by 1,100 percent in the past two years…

From visual art to film and music, filmmaker Hayat Aljowaily is among an army of young creatives harnessing the potency of artistic expression to shift the dialogue on climate justice in Africa. Seth Onyango, bird story agency As the sun retreats below the horizon, it casts a golden glow over the Red Sea and on the terraces of Aida hotel, leaving a lingering afterglow that seems to infuse the…

In a show of growing support for the AfCFTA, the two countries ratified the agreement during the 36th Ordinary Session of the AU, bringing the tally of member state ratifications to 46. Bonface Orucho, bird story agency The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which aims to create a single market for goods and services in Africa, got another boost after two more countries handed over…

As the buzz around African basketball intensifies, the third season of BAL promises an unforgettable display of talent and skill. Here are the league details. Bonface Orucho, bird story agency African basketball fans are set to witness a fierce battle for the Basketball Africa League, or BAL, title after the unveiling of fixtures and game schedules for its 3rd season. The BAL, a partnership…

Africa is a continent with a rich musical heritage that has influenced countless genres of music around the world. With 2023 just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to discover some of the most exciting and talented musicians that Africa has to offer. Here are five African musicians you need to hear in 2023: Sha Sha Zimbabwe’s Sha Sha is a rising star in the world of Afro-pop. Her soulful…

The Shipwreck Lodge in Namibia’s Skeleton Coast is a remote and unforgettable destination that offers a truly unique experience. Situated in one of the most isolated areas of the world, the lodge is surrounded by stunning desert landscapes, wild beaches, and rusting shipwrecks that have been stranded along the coast for centuries. Designed to blend in with the natural environment and mimic the…

It is Radisson Hotel Group’s first safari resort in Africa and first resort in Zambia. Radisson Blu Mosi-oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort is a great choice for a stay in Livingstone. Guests can indulge in massages, facials or body scrubs, and grab a bite to eat at Kuomboka restaurant, which serves African cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is 4km Northwest of the Mosi-oa-tunya…

The world is full of the treasure of wisdom that our ancestors left to us. While these proverbs and sayings may vary from one language, culture, and country to another, the wisdom they convey is universal. Africa, in particular, is overflowing with inspirational sayings to help people navigate life’s challenges and triumphs. Every culture has its share of wise proverbs or sayings, usually single…

Content creators from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa dominated the inaugural TikTok Top Content Creators Awards 2022. bird story agency Former rugby player turned food vlogger Dennis Ombachi, also known as @theroamingchef, emerged victorious at the inaugural TikTok Top Creator 2022 Awards. The Kenyan content creator, known for his culinary exploits, took home the Africa Winner award, while…

8 African artists make Rolling Stones’ 200 Greatest Singers of All Time list

Updated for the first time since 2008, the new ‘200 Greatest Singers of All Time’ list includes Miriam Makeba, Tabu Ley, and Burna Boy, among others. Rolling Stone, one of the world’s leading music publications platforms, kicked off the new year with an update to its rankings, which began in 2008, honouring the best vocalists in pop music. “These are the vocalists that have shaped history and…

Youth-run Glytime Foods Is Promoting Healthy Eating Across Africa

A youth-run family business in Harare is trailblazing the healthy food industry in Africa by providing nutritious options while sourcing from local farmers to increase food security and promote healthy eating. By Kuda Chideme, Bird Story Agency In 2017, Lesley Marange, a young food scientist in Zimbabwe, quit his job at a local sugar processor citing poor remuneration. Today he is the founder…

World Bank Tells Africa: Invest In Climate Adaptation To Achieve Economic Growth

The recent World Bank report urges African countries to increase their investment in climate adaptation lest they miss out on their development goals. Bonface Orucho, bird story agency. As African nations push for more climate financing at the ongoing COP 27, a series of reports by the World Bank underscores the urgent need for African countries to invest more in climate change adaptation. In…