The Impacts of the Middle East Conflict on Africa
The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with rising frequency of major shocks worldwide. Amid spikes in energy, food and fertilizer prices caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the African Development Bank (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org), the African Union Commission (AUC) the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the UN Economic Commission for […]
United States (U.S.) and Mozambique Advance Cooperation on Emergency Response and Safety
On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the United States Government, through the Regional Security Office (RSO), conducted specialized training and donated Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) response equipment to the Mozambican Fire Brigade under the leadership of Mozambique’s Ministry of Interior. This initiative strengthens Mozambique’s capacity to prevent, respond to, and recover from chemical, biological and radiological incidents. The training of […]
Ghana: President Mahama reiterates his determination to build more businesses
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming Ghana’s economy through strategic business development initiatives and partnerships with the private sector. Speaking at the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum in Mpraeso, Eastern Region, the President announced plans to elevate the Forum into a world-class business platform. This includes the development of a state-of-the-art […]
Mauritius accelerates energy transition with renewable projects of 405 MW
In an endeavour to support the energy transition of Mauritius to a clean and renewable energy as well as to mitigate potential energy crisis, the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities, Mr Patrick Gervais Assirvaden, announced, today, a series of key projects that are in the pipeline to provide an additional boost of 405 megawatt […]
Tigray Hunger Crisis Reveals Deep Scars Left By Ethiopia’s Civil War
Data from the Tigray Social Affairs Office indicate that more than 1,300 people in Ethiopia’s Tigray region have died over the last three years as a result of hunger and limited access to medicine. This story is written and edited by Global South World “The situation is getting worse,” cautions Gebreselassie Tareke, the office’s Director. This highlights […]
Côte D’ivoire Positions Itself As A Regional Hub For Fund Domiciliation To Unlock Private Capital
Côte d’Ivoire is accelerating efforts to become a leading fund domiciliation hub in Francophone West and Central Africa, following a high-level roundtable that brought together policymakers, regulators, and investors to accelerate efforts aimed at unlocking private capital flows into the region. Fund domiciliation, the legal establishment of investment funds within a jurisdiction, is a critical […]
Paymentology And Bank Zero Partner To Expand Access To South Africa’s Financial Ecosystem
Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, today announced a new partnership with Bank Zero to accelerate access to modern digital banking in South Africa. As Bank Zero’s first alliance partner, Paymentology supports the bank’s vision of enabling organisations to participate more easily in financial services through its scalable, secure infrastructure. Bank Zero, a branchless, app-driven bank built from […]
Sifiye And Nomfundo Yekani Collaborate On New Single “Ngyacela” Featuring Robot Boii, Flash Cortez And Musiholiq
Rising star Sifiye teams up with acclaimed artist Nomfundo Yekani on his powerful new single, Ngyacela, released today across all major streaming platforms. The track also features standout contributions from Robot Boii, Flash Cortez and Musiholiq, bringing together a dynamic mix of voices shaping the current South African sound. Ngyacela, meaning “I ask” or “I plead”, is an emotionally resonant […]
Standard Bank Strengthens Industry Collaboration To Fight Foot‑and‑Mouth Disease
Standard Bank has partnered with Clover and the Milk Producers’ Organisation (MPO) to support South African government efforts to curb the spread of Foot‑and‑Mouth Disease (FMD) through the deployment of a chilled mobile vaccination vehicle. The specialised unit enables safe, cold‑chain distribution of vaccines directly to farming communities, addressing a critical logistical need in the national response. This partnership supports the […]
How Africa can build its own electric motorbike future
What if Africa’s next transport boom ran on sunshine and local smarts? A team from Stellenbosch University set out to find out, riding a locally built electric motorbike 6,000 kilometers from Kenya to South Africa using only solar power and battery storage. Their journey proved that electric two-wheelers aren’t a distant dream—they are ready for […]
