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Dangote’s proposed Kenya refinery tests a new blueprint for African industrialisation

20/07/2026 0

IMAGE: bird story agency The proposed refinery in Lamu is the company’s first effort to export the industrial model behind its Lagos refinery, potentially providing a blueprint for replicating large-scale African industrial projects across multiple […]

How Mali’s Ancient Craft Is Building New Economic Futures

16/07/2026 0

Scarves on display in Assa Gope’s shop in Bamako, Mali in July 2026. Photo: Die Sacko, bird story agency Mali’s iconic mud-dyed textile, bogolan, is creating new opportunities beyond its cultural significance. As the centuries-old […]

Can Ethiopia Weave Africa’s Complete Cotton-to-Clothing Value Chain?

15/07/2026 0

Scenes from a commercial cotton farm in Gewane District, Afar Region, Ethiopia, during the 2026 cotton growing season. Photo: Amisale Genet, bird story agency. As Africa seeks to capture more value from its natural resources, […]

Clean cooking is becoming big business in Africa

22/07/2026 0

©AfricaNewsAnalysis/AM Years of public investment, policy reforms and private capital are transforming electric cooking from a donor-backed initiative into a growing consumer market across Africa. Manufacturers, retailers and clean energy companies are expanding production and […]

Africa’s EV makers are testing solar roofs on vehicles to supplement batteries

22/07/2026 0

IMAGE: bird story agency The continent’s abundant sunshine is beginning to shape the next generation of electric vehicles. Startups are testing rooftop solar to complement rechargeable batteries, power auxiliary systems, and extend driving range, mirroring […]