Kenya Protests Erupt Over Rising Fuel Prices As Arrests Reported
Protests broke out in Nairobi on Tuesday as demonstrators took to the streets over rising fuel prices, with police moving in and local media reporting at least 11 arrests. This story is written and edited by Global South World Authorities had earlier declared the planned demonstrations unlawful, saying no formal notice had been filed for protests […]
Engen Maths & Science Schools Launches Bold New Blended Learning Platform
Since its inception in 1987, the Engen Maths & Science Schools (EMSS) programme has been a lifeline for South African learners striving to excel in Mathematics and Physical Sciences, helping to close the country’s STEM skills gap, one learner at a time. Now, EMSS is entering an exciting new chapter. In a significant milestone for […]
The Pace Of Trading Has Changed And Technology Decides WHO Keeps Up
By Merlin Rajah, Head of Equities Electronic Product at Absa CIB. South Africa’s equity market has long supported a high standard of trading activity, with infrastructure that global participants recognise and trust. That has made it easier for different types of capital to enter over time, and the mix of participants now reflects that. Global […]
Exploring South Africa’s scenic fruit routes
South Africa’s agricultural heartlands are increasingly doubling as major travel corridors. The ancient Langkloof Valley delivers apples and pears through a refreshingly uncrowded corridor between mountain ranges, while tiny Vyeboom charms visitors with family-run fig orchards and artisanal preserves. The dramatic Ceres Valley pairs stunning mountain scenery with structured farm tours and fruit-picking experiences, and […]
UN report exposes Libya’s role in Sudan war
A new United Nations report has exposed a sophisticated logistical pipeline in Libya that fueled the war in Sudan with foreign fighters and equipment. According to the UN Panel of Experts, the Subul al-Salam Battalion—an armed group under the command of Libyan General Khalifa Hifter—facilitated the transfer of former Colombian military personnel, weapons, and fuel […]
China pressure forces Taiwan president to cancel Africa trip
Lai Ching-te has canceled a planned visit to Eswatini after Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar abruptly denied overflight access, a move Taipei attributes to pressure from China. The trip, meant to mark the 40th anniversary of King Mswati III’s reign, was expected to reinforce ties with Taiwan’s only African ally. Taiwanese officials say the reversals came […]
Nigeria’s energy bailout puts reforms to the test
President Bola Tinubu has approved a $2.2 billion payment plan to settle decade-long debts crippling Nigeria’s power sector. Announced recently, the bailout aims to pay off gas suppliers and generation companies to restore the national grid’s reliability. While Special Adviser Olu Arowolo-Verheijen maintains the move will restore market confidence, analysts warn that clearing arrears is […]
EU ends 5-year Ethiopia funding freeze
The European Union has resumed direct budgetary support to Ethiopia, ending a five-year suspension triggered by the 2021 conflict in Tigray. Announced at a business forum in Addis Ababa, the renewed support signals growing trust in Ethiopia’s bold economic reforms, including its recent currency liberalization. Beyond direct budget aid, the EU is adding approximately $176 […]
Pirate ship bounty debunks colonial-era myth
For centuries, European traders accused West African gold merchants of cheating by mixing in cheap metals or even glass. But a recent study of artifacts from a notorious pirate shipwreck has challenged that long-held myth. In 1717, the Whydah Gally—captained by the infamous “Black Sam” Bellamy—sank off Massachusetts, taking dozens of Akan gold pieces to […]
Algeria opens bidding for new oil and gas blocks
Algeria has launched a new oil and gas licensing round as it seeks to boost production and attract foreign investment. Branded “Algeria Bid Round 2026,” the initiative offers seven exploration blocks across the Ouargla, Illizi, Touggourt, and El Bayadh regions, which officials estimate contain hundreds of millions of barrels of oil and vast natural gas […]
