Bolt Extortion Scandal: Governance Gaps Exposed in Azerbaijan — Could Africa Be Next?
Africa, 16 March 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – A corruption scandal has erupted within Bolt’s Azerbaijan operations — and it is not a minor compliance breach. The controversy has exposed alleged systemic bribery, selective onboarding, manipulation of bonuses, and the deliberate blocking of drivers’ accounts until payments were made through intermediaries. Even more troubling, reports indicate […]
Corruption-Linked Arrests in South Sudan Raise Questions
Are Accountability Efforts Credible or a Farce? In a wave of arrests that began on February 24, South Sudanese authorities have detained at least six current and former officials linked to the country’s oil and financial sectors. While authorities have yet to publicly clarify if charges have been brought, Minister for Information Ateny Wek Ateny […]
Kenya Moves to Stop Recruitment of Citizens to Fight for Russia in Ukraine
Kenya has reached an agreement with Russia to stop the recruitment of Kenyan citizens to fight in the war in Ukraine, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced on Monday, following growing concern over the number of Kenyans reportedly signing contracts with the Russian military. This story is written and edited by Global South World […]
Ethiopia Landslide Death Toll Climbs to 125, Regional Authorities Report
The death toll from devastating landslides triggered by heavy rains in southern Ethiopia has risen to 125, according to the South Ethiopia regional government. Authorities say the landslides struck several areas of the Gamo Zone last week, leaving thousands displaced and prompting an emergency response as rescue teams continue to assess the damage. This story […]
Rwanda Launches The Rwanda FinTech Centre At IFF 2026 To Accelerate Support For Fintech Innovations
The Minister of ICT and Innovation today officially launched the Rwanda FinTech Centre during the Inclusive FinTech Forum, with the vision to accelerate Rwanda’s development agenda through the creation of a one-stop center for fintech growth and ecosystem coordination The Centre is a joint initiative by the Ministry of ICT and Innovation, the Kigali International […]
Proactively Tackling Mining’s TB Challenge
Mining communities have typically required focused TB management, highlighting the importance of strong health programmes, regular screenings and sustained preventative care. These measures play a critical role in early detection, consistent treatment and protecting long-term community health – demonstrating that prevention works. The progress made in reducing TB within mining communities illustrates the practical impact […]
Amura By Ángel León At Mount Nelson, Featured In Time’s Annual List Of The World’s Greatest Places
Today, TIME reveals the annual list of the World’s Greatest Places, which highlights 100 extraordinary destinations to visit and stay. To compile this list, TIME solicited nominations of places—including hotels, cruises, restaurants, attractions, museums, parks, and more—from its international network of correspondents and contributors, as well as via an application process, with an eye toward […]
Clean Cooking As A Catalyst For Women’s Empowerment In Zambia
Across Africa, millions of people still cook with charcoal and firewood, which can be expensive, environmentally destructive, and bad for their health. While liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and electricity are often promoted as modern alternatives, they remain unaffordable or unreliable for many households. Ener-G-Africa (EGA), an innovative African energy access solutions company based in South Africa and […]
Afreximbank Unveils Season Ii Of ‘Impact Stories,’ Showcasing Transformative Projects Across Two Continents
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is pleased to launch the second season of its documentary series, Impact Stories. Building on the success of the inaugural season, the new collection of six films expands the series’ geographic scope to capture the Bank’s growing footprint across Global Africa, featuring stories from the Caribbean and Africa. Produced by Afreximbank […]
Reimagining Albinism Rights Advocacy
Try an Applied Theater Technique It is a hot afternoon in a rural district in Malawi. People gather around a tent set up at the Local Trading Center, eager to witness a community outreach program that aims to combat rising violence against people with albinism. The organizers passionately encourage greater understanding of albinism and the […]
