These countries are too often just a footnote in international news media, or only appear in the context of a disaster, natural or manmade.

The stories of the businesses that thrive there, of rich cultures and human resilience are too often left untold.

By working with local journalists, backed by innovative technology, Global South World will uncover and share these stories.

Privately funded since its launch in 2023, Global South World has no ties to governments and operates with editorial independence. You can find its mission statement here .

The founding editor is Ismail Akwei. Based in Accra, Ghana , Ismail has led several national and international media companies and also serves as Executive Director of the Media Literacy Development Foundation. He is part of The McCain Institute Global Leaders programme.

Duncan Hooper is group consulting editor, working across sister titles including worldvisualized.com and qonversations.com. Duncan has worked as a media executive at international brands including CGTN Europe , Microsoft and Euronews.

Global South World’s team is based in Accra; London, UK; La Paz, Bolivia; Brussels, Belgium; and Manila, the Philippines.

We don't boast a centuries-old legacy, instead we want to be the media of today and tomorrow, approaching the news without preconceptions or prejudice.