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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 […]

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 […]

Burundi’s sacred drums beat on as a new generation learns

10/10/2026 0

A drummer performs a traditional dance as others play at the Gishora Drum Sanctuary in Burundi. Photo: Ferdinand Mbonihankuye, bird story agency At Gishora, young apprentices learn Burundi’s royal drumming tradition, recognised by UNESCO as […]

Women artisans turn Kenya soapstone into a global enterprise

10/10/2026 0

Some of the finished products being sold at the centre. Photo courtesy: Deborah Kerubo At the heart of Kisii’s soapstone industry, women artisans shape, polish and perfect each piece. Through skill, resilience and collaboration, they […]

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE SPECIAL: Africa Reacts – Navi Pillay’s Nobel win draws attention to her work defending media freedom and beyond

10/10/2026 0

Navi Pillay speaking at the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) Nat Nakasa Award for Courageous Journalism in 2022. Photo Courtesy: SANEF Recognised by the Norwegian Nobel Committee for her efforts to promote peace and […]

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NOBEL PEACE PRIZE SPECIAL: Africa Reacts – Navi Pillay’s Nobel win draws attention to her work defending media freedom and beyond

COLUMN: Africa Is Not Waiting in the New World Order

COLUMN: How Africa can capture more value from its cotton

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

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Burundi’s sacred drums beat on as a new generation learns

Women artisans turn Kenya soapstone into a global enterprise

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE SPECIAL: Africa Reacts – Navi Pillay’s Nobel win draws attention to her work defending media freedom and beyond

COLUMN: Africa Is Not Waiting in the New World Order

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Burundi’s sacred drums beat on as a new generation learns

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NOBEL PEACE PRIZE SPECIAL: Africa Reacts – Navi Pillay’s Nobel win draws attention to her work defending media freedom and beyond

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Women artisans turn Kenya soapstone into a global enterprise

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Burundi’s sacred drums beat on as a new generation learns