DRC Says De-dollarisation Will Curb Laundering, M23 Funding
Central Bank of Congo Governor Andre Wameso has defended the government’s decision to ban cash transactions in foreign currencies, saying the move is aimed at strengthening the Congolese franc and tackling illicit financial flows. This story is written and edited by Global South World Speaking at a brief meeting, Wameso questioned the large volumes of […]
Mali President Says Terror Attacks Part of Wider Destabilisation Plot
Malian President General Assimi Goita has paid tribute to deceased Defence Minister General Sadio Camara, following a wave of coordinated attacks on April 25. This story is written and edited by Global South World Goita described his death as an “immense loss” and praised his service with “loyalty, courage and dignity” in the fight against […]
The Boom List: Africa’s Fastest-Growing Economies in 2026
If you want to understand where the world’s most dynamic economies are right now, you may need to start by looking at a map of Africa. While much of the developed world grapples with sluggish growth, ageing populations and the lingering aftershocks of pandemic-era disruptions, a cohort of African nations is expanding at a pace […]
Left Behind: Africa’s Slowest Economies in 2026
There is a story being told about Africa in 2026 — one of resilience, investment and rising growth. It is a story worth telling. But there is another story, quieter and less celebrated, unfolding in the shadow of the headlines. It is the story of the economies falling further behind. While the continent’s fastest-growing nations […]
Why Ghana Rejected US Proposal Linking Health Aid to Patient Data Access
A proposal by the United States to provide health support to countries in exchange for access to patient data has raised concerns among governments and experts, particularly in the Global South. This story is written and edited by Global South World The proposal involves renewed US support to help countries address diseases such as HIV, […]
Somalia’s IDP Hunger Crisis: The Urgent Case For Climate Change Mitigation
Drought conditions continue to displace thousands of Somalis from their homes, yet the resources to contain the growing humanitarian crisis are dwindling. This deepens an already complex situation, with no clear remedy in sight. This story is written and edited by Global South World Drought conditions continue to displace thousands of Somalis from their homes, […]
BRVM Moves Into The Spotlight As Global Investors Turn To West Africa
West Africa’s regional stock exchange made its case to global investors in New York this week, as the Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) brought its Investment Days roadshow to Nasdaq MarketSite on 21 April. The event marked the latest stop in a series of international engagements that have included Paris, London, South Africa and […]
2025 Hedera Africa Hackathon Announces Winners, Officially Becomes The Largest Web3 Hackathon Globally
The Hashgraph Association and Exponential Science mark the conclusion of the 2025 Hedera Africa Hackathon, officially becoming the largest Web3 hackathon globally, with The Hashgraph Association confirming a 2026 edition. The Hashgraph Association (THA), the Swiss-based non-profit advancing digital enablement, innovation, and education across the Hedera ecosystem, together with Exponential Science (ES), a global non-profit […]
Immunisation Is Still Our Strongest Shield
By Elizabeth Wasunna, General Manager, AAR Healthcare Kenya Vaccines are among the most powerful public health tools ever developed. Over the past half-century, they have transformed the course of human life. Fewer children are lost today to preventable illness, fewer outbreaks devastate communities, and fewer hospital systems are pushed to the brink by diseases we already know […]
Anti-immigration protests sweep South Africa
Hundreds of South Africans marched through Johannesburg recently to protest high levels of illegal immigration, forcing shop closures amid fears of looting. Organized by anti-immigration groups like Operation Dudula and political parties including ActionSA and the Patriotic Alliance, the demonstrators are demanding strict border enforcement and mass deportations. With domestic unemployment exceeding 30%, protesters blame […]
