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COLUMN: How Africa can capture more value from its cotton

06/10/2026 0

Erica Vogel posing for a picture. Photo Courtesy: Erica Vogel As World Cotton Day approaches on 7 October, Africa has an opportunity to consider how its cotton industry can contribute more to agricultural development, employment […]

ANALYSIS: In the Horn of Africa, a contest for the sea

05/10/2026 0

Graphic: Hope Mukami/bird story agency In an analysis piece republished by bird story agency, veteran Somali reporter Abdi Guled unpacks the high-stakes struggle unfolding along Somalia’s 2,000-mile coastline, a contest over sea access that could […]

In Côte d’Ivoire, youth employment support goes beyond the first job

05/10/2026 0

Franck Gozé, founder of Youth Education,posing for a picture in his workspace surrounded by his awards and honorary plaques, on September 10, 2026. Photo: Mel AKOI, bird story agency. In Côte d’Ivoire, finding a first […]

COLUMN: Africa Is Not Waiting in the New World Order

07/10/2026 0

Africa is already helping to shape the new world order through trade, innovation and stronger institutions. Former Nigerian Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo argues that the continent must recognise its progress and use its growing […]

African SEZs are moving beyond investment sites as ports, factories and logistics converge

07/10/2026 0

IMAGE: bird story agency African countries are pairing ports, factories, energy and logistics as they compete for manufacturing investment and seek to keep more value from raw materials on the continent. Bonface Orucho, bird story […]

In Benin, organic cotton gives women financial independence

07/10/2026 0

Young green cotton bolls developing on plants in Salimatou Biobou’s field on September 13, 2026. Photo: Ginette Fleur Adande, bird story agency A project promoting certified organic cotton in Benin has reached more than 9,000 […]

MAONI: Jinsi Afrika inavyoweza kupata thamani zaidi kutokana na pamba yake

06/10/2026 0

Erica Vogel akipiga picha. Picha kwa hisani ya Erica Vogel Siku ya Pamba Duniani inapokaribia tarehe 7 Oktoba, Afrika ina fursa ya kutafakari jinsi sekta yake ya pamba inavyoweza kuchangia zaidi maendeleo ya kilimo, ajira […]

The researchers building Kenya’s cotton industry from the seed up

06/10/2026 0

Dr David Kabata , holding cotton in the Bt seed production demo farm at Kirinyaga University, Kirinyaga County. Photo Milliam Murigi, bird story agency At Kirinyaga University, researchers are testing whether Kenya can produce quality […]

COLUMN: How Africa can capture more value from its cotton

06/10/2026 0

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