About | Global South Watch

Who we are

Founded by Noya Industries and published from Abidjan, Global South Watch is a digital news portal dedicated to Africa and the wider Global South. We bring together journalists, correspondents, columnists, and experts based across the continent and in the diaspora.

From elections and economic policy to culture, climate, and health, we cover the stories that shape societies south of the equator — for readers who want reliable reporting without Western-centric filters.

To inform, analyze, and amplify agents of change across the Global South

We believe quality journalism rooted in local realities is essential to understanding global transformations and building informed public debate. Our mission is to give readers the context, evidence, and voices they need to engage with the world on equal terms.

We do not chase clicks at the expense of accuracy. We invest in correspondents on the ground, long-form investigations, and formats that reach audiences wherever they are — from morning briefings to in-depth reports.

Inform with depth

We explain transformations — political, economic, social and cultural — with context, not just headlines.

Center Southern voices

Our correspondents live in the regions they cover. Local expertise drives every story we publish.

Hold power to account

Investigations, fact-checking, and public-interest reporting are at the heart of our newsroom.

Stay free and accessible

Breaking news stays free. We reach readers through the web, newsletters, podcasts, and video.

Our values

Editorial independence — No political or commercial interference in topic selection or editorial line.

Factual rigor — Cross-checked sources, transparent methods, and visible corrections when we err.

Pluralism — Diversity of voices, territories, and legitimate perspectives on every subject.

Proximity — Reporting rooted in the field — from Abidjan to São Paulo, Mumbai to Nairobi.

How we work

Every story passes through editorial review. Sensitive claims are verified with multiple sources; anonymous sources are used only when the public interest clearly outweighs the risk, and never without senior editorial approval.

Field reporting prioritized over desk rewrites

Visible corrections when facts change

Source protection as a non-negotiable principle

Clear separation between news and opinion

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