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Across Africa, higher education institutions increasingly recognize that student success extends beyond the classroom. Effective support systems, including mental health services, financial aid, academic advising, and student wellbeing, are essential for improving retention, performance, and graduate outcomes. Yet, in many institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa, support systems remain fragmented, under-resourced, or peripheral to institutional strategy, limiting […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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, […]
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African leaders and international organisations gathered in Addis Ababa to boost cooperation on science, technology and innovation for sustainable development. The Eighth African Science, Technology and Innovation Forum brought together key stakeholders including the African Union Commission and the African Development Bank, with calls to improve governance and scale up implementation across the continent. Monica […]
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A group of African economies is set to post some of the world’s strongest growth rates in 2026, led by Ethiopia and Guinea, as investment, reforms and resource exports drive momentum across the continent, according to projections from the International Monetary Fund. Story by Global South World Ethiopia is expected to top the list with real GDP […]
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Scores Sentenced on Drug-Related Offenses; 3 Executed in April At least 65 Ethiopian migrants are at imminent risk of execution in Saudi Arabia for drug-related offenses, Human Rights Watch said today. Saudi authorities executed three others on April 21, 2026. “Saudi Arabia’s willingness to execute foreign migrants for nonviolent offences following trials that denied them basic due process […]
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Rapid Mobilization Risks Fueling Abuses, Weakening Protections Burkina Faso’s Council of Ministers adopted a draft law on April 24 to create a 100,000-strong military reserve by the end of 2026. Defense Minister Célestin Simporé framed the move as a way to rapidly mobilize citizens to respond to security threats and “embed Patriotic Defense within a logic […]
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Analysis in brief: Africa’s digital evolution is entering a governance phase. African nations are taking control of their online information systems as a part of an overall effort to assert governance over artificial intelligence, data and digital and telecommunications infrastructure to shape long-term economic and strategic outcomes. Digital infrastructure is more than the physical mechanism […]
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The 2026 London Marathon delivered a familiar storyline with historic proportions: African runners once again dominated the world-famous race, claiming top positions and delivering record-breaking performances. This story is written and edited by Global South World Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe produced a landmark performance, becoming the first man to run a marathon under two hours in […]
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