Africa
Contractors, Government Agents and the Stability of Nigeria
By Dr Austin Orette Who makes these changes? “I shoot an arrow right, it turns left“I chase after a deer; I get chased by a lion.I dig a hole for my enemies and I fall […]
Environment
Africa
Berlin Climate and Security Conference 2025
Berlin, 23 October 2025 The conference, organized by the German Foreign Office and adelphi, a leading think tank on climate, environment and development, opens in the German capital today. High ranking politicians, experts on climate […]
Africa
bird Interview: In Conversation with Mitchelle Mhaka on building a justice-centered climate movement
Mitchelle Mhaka posing for a photo. Photo Courtesy: Mitchelle Mhaka This interview with Mitchelle Mhaka, Regional Expansion Lead at the African Climate Alliance, explores Afrocentric climate justice, youth power, and ACA’s landmark Cancel Coal victory. […]
Africa
Africa’s airlines push for one sky
There’s an energetic buzz in Africa’s aviation space. The latest launch of more direct flights between African countries is fuelling the continent’s push for “one sky.” By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency Africa’s aviation market […]
Africa
TikTok will livestream Egypt’s Grand Museum opening
The main facade of the Egypt’s Grand Museum. Photo Courtesy: Egypt’s Grand Museum Ahead of the Grand Museum opening, Egypt and TikTok have signed a deal to livestream the “historic moment” in a bid to […]
Africa
TECA Heat Action Wave Launches in Nigeria to Tackle Growing
Photo Credit: Image generated using Whisk (AI), created by the BFA Global team for illustrative purposes. Threat from Extreme Heat The new TECA Heat Action Wave (THAW) will back 12 early-stage ventures in Nigeria with […]
Africa
Giraffe species matter, African scientists reveal why
A giraffe plucking leaves from a treetop at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy’s savannah. Photo : Lucy Githugo, bird story agency New research led by African scientists has confirmed that giraffes are not one species but four, […]
Africa
Nigerian scientist is raising women climate warriors
Alawiyya Baba Musa (Middle) holding a placard during climate awareness campaign. Photo Courtesy: AWIFCA Nigerian environmental scientist, Alawiyya Baba Musa, is leading a grassroots effort to mobilise women to plant trees, cook clean and use […]
Africa
Electricity is getting cheaper across Africa
Electricity is getting cheaper across Africa [Image source: bird story agency] Electricity is becoming more affordable in Africa as renewable energy scales up. From mini-grids to solar home systems, falling generation costs are translating into […]
Environment
Deutsche Bahn launches comprehensive renovation of the metropolitan connection between Hamburg and Berlin
Photo Credit: Deutsche Bahn AG / Oliver Lang Construction teams are combining all work on the line and stations • Long-distance and freight trains are running on diversion routes • Comprehensive replacement service for regional […]