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Ebola Facility Sparks Debate in Kenya as Ruto Defends U.S. Partnership

Kenyan President William Ruto has defended plans for a U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya, arguing that the project is necessary to protect public health despite mounting protests and legal challenges. This story is written and edited by Global South World Speaking alongside South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during a state visit to Pretoria on […]

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Cyril Ramaphosa speaking during a press conference on political issues.

Ramaphosa Pledges Stronger Measures Against Illegal Migration While Rejecting Xenophobia

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for stricter enforcement of immigration laws, arguing that illegal migration is placing growing pressure on public services while warning against xenophobia and violence targeting foreign nationals. This story is written and edited by Global South World Speaking during a national address on Tuesday, Ramaphosa said migration could benefit the […]

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Colonial-era Laws Still Shape Africa’s Anti-LGBTQ Legislation

Many of the anti-LGBTQ laws now in force across Africa can be traced back to colonial-era legal systems introduced by European powers, despite claims that such restrictions are rooted solely in traditional African culture. This story is written and edited by Global South World The issue has drawn renewed attention after Ghana’s parliament approved the […]

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Over 1,300 Hunger Deaths in Tigray Show How Ethiopia’s Civil War Still Haunts Survivors — Opinion

According to the Tigray Social Affairs Office, over 1,300 people from Ethiopia’s Tigray region have died from hunger and lack of medicine in the last three years. This story is written and edited by Global South World People participate in a rally to condemn the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) organized by ethnic Tigrayans living […]

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Longhorn Grasshoppers

In Tanzania, Longhorn Grasshoppers Provide Income And A Cherished Seasonal Delicacy

The annual harvest of senene, the East African longhorn grasshopper, has begun in Tanzania’s northwestern Kagera Region, drawing thousands of harvesters and traders to one of the country’s best-known seasonal food traditions. This story is written and edited by Global South World Footage filmed overnight in Bukoba District showed workers using generator-powered lights and traditional trapping […]

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Uganda Shuts DR Congo Border

Uganda Shuts DR Congo Border Crossings Amid Ebola Concerns

Uganda has announced the temporary closure of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo following growing concerns over the spread of Ebola and rising exposure among frontline health workers. This story is written and edited by Global South World The Health Ministry Permanent Secretary, Dr Diana Atwine said the decision was approved by Uganda’s national task force […]

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South Africa is moving in the opposite direction

As Africa Reimagines Its Borders, South Africa Tightens Its Approach

For decades, Africans have spoken about unity, integration and a shared continental identity. African countries are beginning to make it easier for Africans to move across the continent without visas, expensive applications or unnecessary restrictions. This story is written and edited by Global South World For decades, Africans have spoken about unity, integration and a shared continental […]

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Rising Anti-Immigrant Tensions In South Africa

Rising Anti-Immigrant Tensions In South Africa Force Hundreds Of Ghanaians To Flee

The first group of Ghanaian nationals has departed South Africa under a repatriation programme launched amid growing anti-immigration tensions in the country. This story is written and edited by Global South World Around 300 people arrived at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport early Wednesday to board charter flights back to Ghana. Footage showed passengers arriving in buses and immigration vehicles, […]

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Ethiopia's election

Ethiopia’s High-Stakes Election Leaves Millions Unable To Vote

Ethiopia’s election is not expected to spring any surprises. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali’s Prosperity Party is expected to win a large majority in parliament, handing him a third term in office. This story is written and edited by Global South World The economy is projected to grow above 7 percent this year, the third fastest in Africa. […]

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Africa Day

Africa Day: The Leaders Who Have Carried Africa’s Voice

Africa belongs to all Africans, not just one region, language group, or political bloc. Every year on May 25, Africa commemorates Africa Day, a moment that celebrates unity, resilience, and the shared ambition of an entire continent. This story is written and edited by Global South World The day marks the founding of the Organisation of […]

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