Bird Story Agency

Changing the narrative on Africa.

African Stories from Around the Continent

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Students attending classes at the Centre de Référence aux Métiers de l'Aviculture (CRMA) in Diamniadio, Rufisque, Senegal on April 29, 2026. Photo: Penda Thiam, bird story agency
Students attending classes at the Centre de Référence aux Métiers de l'Aviculture (CRMA) in Diamniadio, Rufisque, Senegal on April 29, 2026. Photo: Penda Thiam, bird story agency

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A Word from the Editor

bird story agency is a specialist news agency designed to shift the narrative on and in, Africa.

Our content, which is provided free to news organisations, digital platforms, and publishers, supports the media ecosystem by offering personalised features and data-driven stories written by African journalists all over the continent (over 130 journalists, from 43 countries and counting).

Pictures, videos, and other media resources on our site can also be used for free, on signature of our MOU.

Stories that Matter

bird editors’ choice of today’s stories from Africa and elsewhere that are changing the narrative on Africa.

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A project of Africa No Filter

bird story agency is a specialist news agency designed to shift the narrative on and in, Africa.

Our content, which is provided free to news organisations, digital platforms, and publishers, supports the media ecosystem by offering personalised features and data-driven stories written by African journalists all over the continent (over 130 journalists, from 43 countries and counting).

Pictures, videos, and other media resources on our site can also be used for free, on signature of our MOU.

Want to get involved?

We’re on the lookout for content creators and journalists who are passionate about telling stories that shift stereotypical narratives about Africa. We are also engaging with digital publishers who would like to publish (free to African platforms) bird content.

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