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25/05/2024

🌍🎉 Africa Day, celebrated annually on May 25, marks the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, now the African Union(AU).

Ebba Kalondo is the Spokesperson to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission.

In this interview with the bird story agency, she discusses the AU's journey, current focus, and what this day signifies for all Africans.

🔗 https://www.aboutbird.africanofilter.org/post/africa-day-au-is-world-s-biggest-social-experiment-interview

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20/05/2024

🍷 🍇 Nongcebo Langa fell in love with wine after a chance encounter with a winemaker at a fair. She went on to study the craft at South Africa’s renowned Stellenbosch University. Her passion and mastery of the industry’s technical processes have resulted in her creating award-winning wines, like the 2022 Delheim Wines Gewürztraminer.

🔗 For more about how Langa is savoring the sweet taste of success: https://www.aboutbird.africanofilter.org/post/this-south-african-winemaker-is-savouring-the-sweet-taste-of-success

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12/05/2024

💐 ❤️ “No matter how big a child is, he cannot deny that he was once carried on the back of a woman.”

Celebrating all African mothers and caregivers today - and every day!

06/05/2024

📻 📺 ⚖️ There’s lively banter and insights in the studio as the hosts of the popular radio show dissect the hottest sports news.

Mukami Wambora, a law graduate turned sports pundit, brings her unique perspective as a guest host on the show, challenging norms and inspiring others.

🔗 for more about her journey that extends beyond a passion for sports media to mental health advocacy: https://www.aboutbird.africanofilter.org/post/a-passionate-voice-in-african-sports-journalism

02/05/2024

⏱️🏎️ Rallying is racing against the clock. Points are awarded or lost depending on how long a driver takes to complete each stage of the race. With this in mind, it is clear that timekeepers are some of the most important officials in any rally. Each rally stage has several timekeepers working at the start and finish of the stage. We caught up with Edna Owuor Otieno and Sharon Chepng’etich at the start of the Wolf Power Stage, the last competitive section of the 2024 WRC Safari Rally Kenya.

🔗 Here's the full story:
https://www.aboutbird.africanofilter.org/post/the-unsung-participants-at-the-2024-world-rally-championship-safari-rally-kenya

Mwangi 'Mwarv' Kirubi Safari Rally Kenya

02/05/2024

🙌🏽 🏁 It was a few minutes after sun-up at the start of Soysambu Stage. Fans and spectators were already there, two hours before the first rally car came through. They did not want to miss the action so everyone was angling for the best vantage of rally cars being flagged off to tackle the 29km stage.

Two fans, Sylvia Karimi and her son Zane, made the 1-hour journey from Nakuru City - northwest of Nairobi - to be there...

🔗 Here's the full story:
https://www.aboutbird.africanofilter.org/post/the-unsung-participants-at-the-2024-world-rally-championship-safari-rally-kenya

Mwangi 'Mwarv' Kirubi Safari Rally Kenya

02/05/2024

📸 🏁 In the male-dominated field of rally photography, Charlene Tuja stands out as the only Kenyan woman accredited to shoot at the recent 2024 WRC Safari Rally Kenya. The presence of so many male photographers, some lugging longer lenses than she herself did not intimidate her a bit. As a Pool Photographer, Tuja shot, edited and uploaded images on the go, ensuring the media was provided with timely, appropriate and quality images to go with stories and updates in real-time.

🔗 the full story: https://www.aboutbird.africanofilter.org/post/the-unsung-participants-at-the-2024-world-rally-championship-safari-rally-kenya

Mwangi 'Mwarv' Kirubi Safari Rally Kenya Charlene Tuja Story Teller Pixels

02/04/2024

🔗 Read full story https://www.aboutbird.africanofilter.org/post/bird-tenx-10-influential-youth-activists-shaping-the-african-electoral-climate

15/03/2024

🌳🥭🥑 A glass of fresh juice inspired Kenyan activist Edith Santiyian to put fruit trees to use in her fight against the negative effects of climate change. She now works with other women from Maasai communities to transform barren fields into flourishing orchards.

🔗 https://www.aboutbird.africanofilter.org/post/maasai-activist-turns-juicy-inspiration-into-climate-action

08/03/2024

🌍🎨 Namibian climate activist, Ina-Maria Shikongo has woven messages into her art to highlight concerns about the environmental impact of oil exploration in the Okavango Delta. One of her pieces draws inspiration from the late Ken Saro-Wiwa’s activism in the Niger Delta.

🔗 https://www.aboutbird.africanofilter.org/post/ina-marie-shikongo-deploys-her-art-to-protect-the-okavango-delta-from-big-oil

29/02/2024

🌍 CAN WE TALK?

🗣️🤳🏽An app developed by tech startup Vambo Technologies, co-founded by Chido Dzinotyiwei and Isheanesu Misi, stands as a pioneering language accessibility platform. It aims to empower users to seamlessly communicate, learn, and create content in various African languages, fostering cultural inclusivity and breaking linguistic barriers.

🔗 Read the full story here:
https://www.aboutbird.africanofilter.org/post/new-african-languagetech-app-to-bridge-linguistic-divides-cultivates-inclusivity-and-empowers-conte

27/02/2024

Get ready for International Women's Day! 08 | 03 | 2024

21/02/2024

Did you know Ethiopia is the new frontier for sustainable crypto mining? This is how their renewable energy initiatives are driving innovation and attracting investors worldwide! https://www.wazoplus.com/article/africas-green-energy-potential-lures-crypto-miners--f3b6822c

21/02/2024

Huge congratulations to *Aluwaine Manyonga* from Zimbabwe - and great to see this shout-out from News24.com Bird Story Agency to the , which is supported by the U.K Old Mutual Zimbabwe Eight2Five Innovation Hub British Council Zimbabwe

Link to the story here: https://www.news24.com/fin24/climate_future/solutions/the-man-lighting-up-rural-zimbabwe-and-the-futures-of-rural-school-children-20240102

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21/02/2024

LINKING THE AFRICAN DIASPORA

Facing discrimination, young diasporans are using organizations and institutionalized formations to help connect more with Africa while advancing economic opportunities for the continent.

The desire for knowledge about Africa and a growing sense of African pride among African youths living in an increasingly discriminatory diaspora has fueled a surge in institutions promoting African identity.

A new Africa No Filter report, “Being African: How African Youth Experience the Diaspora,” finds that African diaspora youth maintain their African identity and seek cultural exchange and information from Africa and fellow Africans even while abroad.

20/12/2023

From the entire team at bird, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your contributions and support in 2023.

You've helped us highlight the people, places, and things that make our continent so extraordinary.

We wish you a festive season filled with joy, warmth, and (of course!) good stories and can't wait to join forces with you again in 2024!

13/12/2023

Youth empowerment in action! Meet George Mwanza, Zambia's youngest-ever mayor, who overcame adversity to lead Chipata into a new era. From winning educational initiatives to transforming the city's services, Mayor Mwanza's journey exemplifies the power of determination and community support. 🌍👏

A young mayor brings change - including digitisation - to a city in Eastern Zambia. Could this be the start of Africa's "youth revolution"? Chakupa Phiri, bird story agency The sun is just beginning to cast long shadows over Chipata, a bustling city in Zambia's Eastern Province when a young man in a...

13/12/2023

Radio revolutionizing agriculture in Zambia! 🌾 Bauti Chipeta's story in Lundazi District highlights the power of community radio, transforming farming through permaculture and agroecology. 📻🌱

After the introduction of radio programs in their local language, farmers in a rural district of eastern Zambia experienced a remarkable transformation. Bauti Chipeta is one of those farmers. Misheck Khumbilo Nyirongo, bird story agency For Bauti Chipeta, working the land among the rolling hills and...

13/12/2023

Dalab Zimba, the dedicated headmaster of Chachacha Primary School in rural Zambia, walked vast distances during the pandemic to personally teach his students. Now he's not just building classrooms; he's fostering dreams through agricultural sustainability

Living in a remote community with no internet, Dalab Zimba had to resort to extreme measures to keep his school going - whether that was journeying out across the countryside to visit his learners, growing food or taking up brickmaking. Now he has ambitions to ensure his efforts impact society. Osca...

13/12/2023

Mary Chirwa's miraculous childbirth ignited a community's determination for change! Dilika's Ward Development Committee took charge, raising funds to build bridges and upgrade the Magwero-Chipata Road. Now, the road not only connects schools but propels education and development. https://www.aboutbird.africanofilter.org/post/how-a-miracle-birth-triggered-a-rural-movement-and-delivered-a-school-road remove 24 characters

A mother's ordeal in northeastern Zambia inspired a rural community to turn to a forgotten community development funding tool to repair an almost impassable road. Now the community has two thriving secondary schools and a primary school for 500 learners. Malama Mwape, bird story agency When 42-year-...

13/12/2023

Meet Tholoana, a true inspiration whose journey from a Lesotho village to Cape University of Technology is nothing short of remarkable. Her resilience, fueled by a passion for education, is changing lives. Join us in celebrating her incredible story of triumph over adversity. 🌟📚

University student Tholoana, a survivor of gender-based violence, loves helping others. She credits the memory of a loving grandmother - and the older woman's belief in education - with making her the rock she is today. Amy West, bird story agency When Tholoana was four, her grandmother taught her t...

13/12/2023

Imagine facing elephants on the way to school! 📚 Charles Mvula's resilience shines as he navigates challenges at Musasawanyama Community School in Zambia. Uncover the untold story.

A volunteer teacher-in-charge is bringing education to an underserved community that battles underdevelopment and human-animal conflicts in eastern Zambia. Linda Ngombe, bird story agency Class is in session at Musasawanyama Community School and Charles Mvula is teaching with a confidence that belie...

13/12/2023

🌟 From dropout to community leader! Rashida Nyirongo, the Drama Queen of Chipata, Zambia, has overcome adversity and now shines bright. Nominated for an award at the 2023 Ngoma Awards, Rashida's story is a testament to resilience and growth. 🎭✨

Rashida Nyirongo discovered theatre early but could only capitalise on her talent years later. Now, the so-called Drama Queen of Chipata is getting the recognition she has craved since childhood. Linda Ng’ombe and Chikondi Phiri, bird story agency Rashida Nyirongo is a busy woman. She juggles stud...

12/12/2023

🌟 Boitumelo Kgame, a DREAMS Ambassador from Soweto, defies societal norms, pursuing political science at UCT. 📚 Through DREAMS, she found empowerment, tackled gender-based violence, and advocates for education in Black communities. 🌍 Inspiring journey

A love for art, the influence of a musician mentor, a thirst for political expression and finally, her role as an ambassador of DREAMS kept this young women’s thoughts off a lifetime of abuse and firmly focused on the future. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | “Where I grew up, no one asks a girl, ....

08/12/2023

Sebastian Mwaura, UN Global Climate Action Award recipient, holds 'The African Climate Awareness Report' by birdstoryagency. Founder of Yna Kenya, he's driving change with a renewable-powered EV charging network. 🌍⚡️ Empowering women through HerGo for a sustainable e-mobility future. Read the report online by following this link https://www.aboutbird.africanofilter.org.

07/12/2023

Capturing the essence of COP28: Our dedicated journalists on the front lines, tirelessly reporting the urgency of global climate action. 🌍📷