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Africa’s digital economy is expanding at a remarkable pace. From mobile banking and cloud computing to the expansion of e-commerce and enterprise systems, nearly every online service now relies on the data centres that drive the continent’s digital infrastructure. Yet, these facilities are highly energy-intensive, and across much of Africa, electricity is expensive and often […]
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Weekly Intelligence Briefing for Investors, Executives, and Decision-Makers China dropped tariffs for 53 African nations on May 1 in the most significant trade policy shift affecting the continent in years. At the same time, the Lobito Corridor moves from planning to financing, Equity Group is following trade routes south, and a South African consortium has […]
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There is something quietly historic about Venice in 2026. The canals and palazzi that have hosted the world’s most prestigious art gathering for over 130 years are now, more than ever before, reverberating with African voices: on the walls, in the pavilions, and in the conversations that unfold between them. The 61st International Art Exhibition […]
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Changes in the development finance world – especially the sharp drop in foreign aid and fewer cheap loans for low-income countries – have pushed taxation back into the spotlight. Africa has entered a new “tax era of development”. As external funding dries up, many African countries are now relying more on their own ability to […]
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South Africa’s 50 public technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges are, in the main, struggling institutions. In many, throughput rates – how many students qualify in the expected time – are low. Some lecturers are under-qualified and under-resourced. Relationships with employers, which are crucial for the type of training that these colleges offer, […]
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As African cities experience some of the fastest urban growth rates in the world, China has become a major bilateral financier for urban infrastructure. From Nairobi’s elevated expressways to Lagos’s airport upgrades and Addis Ababa’s new riverside developments, Chinese-backed projects are transforming skylines and daily life across the continent. I study China’s economic engagements in […]
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The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) is a landmark piece of trade legislation enacted by the United States in 2000. Its goal is to promote economic growth, development and poverty reduction in sub-Saharan Africa by providing qualifying countries with duty-free access to the US market for over 6,500 products. By eliminating import tariffs and […]
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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 […]
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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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