Will African Fans Be Priced Out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States? — Opinion
In twenty-eight days, the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament kicks off with matches in Guadalajara and Mexico City. This story is written and edited by Global South World Mexico, one of the three host nations, will play its first game against South Africa on that day. Canada and the United States will face Bosnia and […]
West African Development Bank (BOAD) and PROPARCO Launch a Landmark €200 Million Cross-Financing Operation to Boost the Private Sector in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) Region
On the sidelines of the Africa Forward summit, the West African Development Bank (BOAD) (www.BOAD.org) and PROPARCO, a subsidiary of the AFD Group, announced the signing of an unprecedented €200 million financing agreement (equivalent to approximately CFAF 131 billion). Structured by Galite as a cross-currency transaction between the euro (EUR) and the CFA franc (XOF), […]
West African Development Bank’s (BOAD) Inaugural Rating by Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR): Strategic Recognition for a Reinforced Ambition
On the occasion of the Africa CEO Forum, the West African Development Bank (BOAD) (www.BOAD.org) announces that it has obtained its inaugural credit rating from the Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR). Founded in 1985 and primarily specialized in the vast and dynamic Japanese financial market, JCR has earned international recognition, notably as a credit […]
DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) celebrates its 53rd Transported Asset Protection Association’s (TAPA) Facility Security Requirements (FSR) certification
Increases TAPA certifications across the Region, total of 53 sites across Sub-Saharan Africa DHL Express the most TAPA-certified company in SSA Lekki contributes to DHL Express surpassing the 500 facility milestone in TAPA certifications worldwide Part of global €250 million investment in world-class security infrastructure by DHL Express DHL Express (www.DHL.com) has announced that its […]
Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt and President of Afreximbank Hold a Press Briefing on Egypt’s Ongoing Preparations to Host the 33rd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Alamein
H.E. Mr. Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), and Dr George Elombi, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank (www.Afreximbank.com), held a joint press briefing at the CBE’s headquarters on 13 May 2026 to address preparations for 33rd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2026). The AAM2026 will be held under the patronage of […]
Kaspersky shares 5-step safety action plan on what to do when you discover your phone is missing
Misplacing a device, or having one stolen, is a stressful occurrence. Along with the inconvenience of no longer having a smartphone or tablet comes the risk of unauthorised access to banking accounts and the potential for identity theft. With this in mind, Kaspersky experts (www.Kaspersky.co.za) have released a practical, minute-by-minute action plan for the moment […]
UAE–Nigeria Partnership: Building A New Era Of Trade, Innovation, And Shared Prosperity
By Oti Egwu Global trade is becoming harder to navigate. Supply chains remain under pressure, capital is shifting, and countries are reassessing how and where they engage. In this environment, growth is less about access alone and more about the strength and structure of partnerships. Against this backdrop, the relationship between Nigeria and the United […]
New French Dawn, Or More Debt For Kenya?
By Salome Achieng’ Delaila, PhD. The Africa–France summit in Nairobi, branded the “Africa Forward Summit,” marked a symbolic shift in global diplomacy. For the first time in more than half a century, the gathering moved outside France’s traditional Francophone sphere into East Africa. Yet as the summit closed on May 12, 2026, one question remained: […]
Jubilee Health Insurance And Sikh Council Of Kenya Launch Community-Based Medical Cover
Jubilee Health Insurance and the Sikh Council of Kenya have today launched a tailored community medical cover for members of the Sikh community in Kenya, including their families and businesses. This marks the first in a series of partnerships designed to extend healthcare access through organised affinity groups. The scheme enables members to access quality […]
Mining Sector Turns To Private Renewables As CBAM And Tariff Pressures Redefine Competitiveness
As the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism enters its permanent phase and global buyers tighten emissions disclosure requirements, South African mining operations are accelerating the integration of privately contracted renewable power into their energy mix. Energy strategy is fast becoming a proxy for carbon performance, and a determinant of long-term market access. Lyra Energy, the […]
