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Adrian Madoya, co-founder of Nairobi-based LondonConsult, reflects on winning global recognition for Little Orbit, a kindergarten design, and shares why young African architects must be trusted to lead with vision, emotion, and cultural depth. Bonface […]

African women gain financial control through mobile money. Graphic: Hope Mukami, bird story agency The rise in digital financial services like mobile wallets, savings apps, and instant loans are opening access to money for millions […]

An internally displaced person being awarded her title deed in Hilaac Wanaag camp for Internally Displaced Persons in Garasbaley, a district west of Mogadishu. Photo: Hawa Nour. A landownership scheme established by and for displaced […]

Kenya’s secularism put to test Kenya has a long history of civic activism, with citizens raising their voice to hold public officials accountable. Now, concerned Kenyans are calling for their government to abide by the […]

Edward Otieno, a sewer, posing for a photo during an interview in Kisii, Kenya. Photo : Elizabeth Angira Eastern Africa is experiencing transformation and growth in its fashion sector as integration policies ease cross-border trade […]

Africa’s Just Energy Transition gains momentum with regional pipeline deals Shifting from dirty fossil fuels to cleaner renewable energy is the ultimate end goal under the global Just Transition campaign. But, Africa has another priority: […]

GDP up, poverty down in Cape Verde’s digital economy Cape Verde is showing how a mix of digital ambition, sound institutions, and targeted social policy can unlock inclusive economic growth. Its emerging digital sector, backed […]

Local EVs delivering swifter courier services in African cities African startups are designing and assembling electric vehicles tailored for local delivery needs. From solar-powered cold chains to pharma-compliant vans, these innovations are cutting costs, reducing […]