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Participants at the Cotonou Investment Forum in Cotonou, Benin, in October 2026. Photo Courtesy: Oceane Sotondji. Benin is seeking investment to turn more of its cotton, cashews, shea and soybeans into finished products. Discussions at […]

Bosson Greccy Hillary, Ivorian 100-metre sprinter, posing for a photo in the stands of the Félix Houphouët-Boigny (FHB) Stadium in Abidjan, on October 20, 2026. Photo: Mel AKOI, bird story agency. Ivorian sprinter Bosson Greccy […]

Connor Grist during a swimming session ahead of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Photo: Lovejoy Mutongwiza, bird story agency Zimbabwean swimmer Connor Grist is preparing for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games while balancing […]

IMAGE: bird story agency Natural dyes, weaving, beads, and traditional designs have all been passed down through centuries in Africa, influencing how communities develop, wear, and preserve their cultural identity. Designers across Africa are now […]

IMAGE: bird story agency As Dakar 2026 prepares to make history as Africa’s first Youth Olympic Games, six young refugees are building a path from community sport to elite international competition. Their journey highlights the […]

Photo Credit: Messe Berlin Award ceremony will recognise the capital’s continued commitment to fairer commerce 29 October 2026 Berlin is preparing to celebrate its commitment to fair trade with a special award ceremony at Bazaar […]

Cape Town’s city centre, seen from nearby Signal Hill (bird story agency/ Tom Kirkwood)) African cities are reclaiming degraded land, restoring wetlands and turning waste into resources to improve urban life. As populations grow, these […]

Favour Ojo posing for a picture. Photo Courtesy: Favour Ojo Favour Ojo began playing table tennis on a wooden plank in her family compound. Five years later, the 16-year-old is preparing to represent Nigeria at […]