From Farm To Safari Table: How This Hotel Is Redefining Eco-Tourism
Deep within the Greater Kruger region, premium travel is undergoing a profound evolution. Today’s discerning traveller looks far beyond world-class game drives and plush suites; they seek an experience that respects the soil beneath their feet and the community that guards it. Positioned on the tranquil banks of the Sabie River, just moments from the […]
Grammy-Nominated Malian Trailblazer Fatoumata Diawara Is Spotify’s Equal Africa Artist For June
Grammy-nominated Malian singer, songwriter, guitarist and actress Fatoumata Diawara has been announced as Spotify’s EQUAL Africa artist for June. A premier voice on the world stage, Diawara has spent years redefining contemporary music by carrying Mali’s Mandinka traditions into a global sound rooted in wisdom, resilience and social change. Her journey spans film, theatre and […]
Breaking Down Borders Africa Tour Bursts Back With Botlhale Boikanyo, As The New Face Of Season 2
The Breaking Down Borders Africa Tour kicks off with a slate of ten new African countries, almost a decade after the tour’s acclaimed first outing, with acclaimed poet Botlhale Boikanyo become the programme’s face. Botlhale Boikanyo made history as the only poet to win South Africa’s Got Talent. Since her win Botlhale, has established herself as […]
US Travelers Dominate African Safari Market
American travelers now account for nearly half of all bookings at Asilia Africa, firmly establishing the US as the largest source market for African safaris. New three-year data (2023/24–2025/26) from the luxury operator shows the UK following at just 9 percent, with the top five markets—US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Germany—collectively representing over two-thirds of […]
The Data That Proves Business Travel Is More Purposeful Than Ever
Value, loyalty and city-level data top of mind as travel buyers head into global RFP season Business travel is holding its own, even as global conditions shift. New data from FCM Consulting’s inaugural hotel-focused research report shows that while the routine internal meetings that once generated high volumes of corporate trips have given way to more […]
Why The 2026 FIFA World Cup Could Test Africa’s Ambition and Football’s New Global Order
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be unlike any tournament football has seen. For the first time, 48 teams will compete across three host nations: the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico. This story is written and edited by Global South World It promises a wider, more inclusive celebration of the game, […]
Reclaiming Forgotten Histories: The Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s Educational Activities in Kenya
For decades, the story of the First and Second World Wars in East Africa has remained largely invisible to the communities whose ancestors fought, laboured, and died in them. Many Kenyans are unaware that the wars reached their soil, let alone that their own relatives may have served. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is […]
Senegalese Hair Artist Inspires Natural Hair Movement
Senegalese hair artist Elisabeth Anayes Niouky is gaining international attention for championing natural hairstyles that celebrate African beauty and heritage. Through editorial shoots, celebrity styling, and viral TikTok videos, the self-taught Niouky challenges beauty standards in West Africa that often favor straightened hair, wigs, and chemical relaxers. Her growing online community, the Afro Babies Movement, […]
Playrise Introduces Adaptable Playgrounds for Displaced Children
A groundbreaking humanitarian design initiative called Playrise is introducing an innovative, modular timber playground kit to children living in refugee settlements and disaster relief zones. Founded by Alexander Meininger, the system uses repeated timber beams and perforated panels that can be assembled with basic tools and reconfigured as conditions change. Flatpack components reduce shipping volume, […]
How Black Footballers Shaped Arsenal’s Multicultural Fan Identity
Arsenal Football Club’s English Premier League title victory—its first in 22 years—triggered unprecedented celebrations across Africa, highlighting a deep-rooted historical connection. That connection traces back decades, rooted in iconic Black players who defined the team’s identity—from Ian Wright’s expressive brilliance to Nwankwo Kanu’s legendary technical mastery, exemplified by his iconic 1999 hat-trick against Chelsea. This […]
