Niger Limits Fuel Supplies To Offset Disruptions Linked To The Strait Of Hormuz
A deepening fuel shortage in Niger is disrupting everyday life, with long queues forming at petrol stations and commuters struggling to refuel. The crisis has spread across five of the country’s eight regions, with southern areas near the Nigerian border among the most affected. This story is written and edited by Global South World Footage from […]
Widespread Flooding In Angola Leaves Communities In Crisis
Flooding in Angola has inundated homes, leaving residents pleading for assistance as communities grapple with rising water levels and deteriorating living conditions. This story is written and edited by Global South World In some of the hardest-hit neighbourhoods, residents say they are being forced to manually bail water out of their homes, often relying on support […]
Djibouti Heads To Polls As Long Serving Leader Pursues Sixth Term
This story is written and edited by Global South World Around 243,000 voters are registered for Djibouti’s 2026 presidential election, according to the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, as incumbent Ismaïl Omar Guelleh seeks to extend his decades-long rule. Other estimates from recent reporting place the electorate slightly higher, at just over 256,000 eligible voters across […]
Why poor data keeps borrowing costs high
Many developing countries are discovering that years of economic reforms—ranging from improving fiscal transparency to completing IMF programs—do not always translate into better credit ratings or lower borrowing costs. While critics often blame bias in rating methodologies, a deeper issue lies in fragmented and incomplete data systems. Crucial financial and institutional information is scattered across […]
Libya announces new oil and gas finds
Libya is signaling renewed momentum in its energy sector after announcing three fresh oil and gas discoveries in partnership with major international firms. The National Oil Corporation confirmed finds in the Ghadames and Murzuq basins, as well as offshore fields, working alongside Algeria’s Sonatrach, Italy’s Eni, and Spain’s Repsol. Initial tests show promising output, including […]
Dangote plans expansion across key sectors
The Dangote Group has unveiled a $40 billion, five-year expansion plan that would more than double its Lagos refinery to 1.4 million barrels per day. But that’s only half the story. The company also aims to quadruple urea fertilizer output to 12 million metric tons, potentially becoming the world’s largest producer. Backed by major financing […]
Zimbabwe unveils new gold-backed currency
Zimbabwe is taking another step to rebuild trust in its troubled currency with the launch of redesigned Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes. The new BiG5 series—featuring iconic wildlife—aims to inspire national pride while reinforcing confidence in the gold-backed monetary system introduced in 2024. The rollout begins with 10, 20, and 50 ZiG notes, with higher denominations […]
South Africa hits record tax revenue
South Africa just achieved a major financial milestone. The country’s tax authority collected a record $117 billion this fiscal year—an 8.4% jump and the first time it has crossed that threshold in nearly three decades. Outgoing tax chief Edward Kieswetter attributes this success to seven years of sweeping reforms and a relentless focus on compliance. […]
Riyadh bets on Africa to strengthen food security
Faced with a blistering climate and a rapidly growing population, Saudi Arabia is turning to Africa to secure its food supply. The Kingdom currently imports 80% of its food, but a strategic shift is underway to transform Africa’s vast, uncultivated breadbaskets into a reliable supply chain. After early land-buying deals sparked accusations of neo-colonialism, Saudi […]
Africa’s high-speed ambition hinges on track standardization
Africa’s ambitious high-speed rail vision is gaining traction, but a seemingly small technical detail—track gauge—could determine its success. Today, the continent’s railways use multiple gauge systems, a legacy of colonial-era planning that has left networks fragmented and slow, with trains averaging just 35-50 kilometers per hour. To fix this, the African Union is pushing a […]
