This week's biggest stories from the Global South: Mpox cases surge, rape protests continue, Maduro 'vindicated'
As another week wraps up, Global South World brings to you the most groundbreaking stories, spanning from human interest to innovation.
Africa
Passengers from Morocco stranded without luggage after cockroach infestation on flight
Passengers travelling from Morocco to Manchester waited for days for their luggage after a cockroach infestation was discovered on their flight. Read more here.
How two law graduates are bringing affordable solar power to Congo’s millions
Amid Africa's electricity challenges, law graduates Benedict Owanga and Chinelo Adi are leading Owanga Solar, a project transforming access to electricity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Read more here.
Burundi: Health facilities under pressure over mpox surge - Video
Burundi is facing a significant surge in mpox cases, with the health ministry confirming 171 cases this week. Read more here.
Asia
This Singaporean company is making real coffee from bread, soy, and barley
With high coffee demand and low supply, prices are rising, prompting Prefer CEO Jake Berber and Co-founder Ding Jie Tan to create bean-free coffee from bread, soy and barley. Read more here.
Schools, internet shut near Mumbai as protests grow against sexual abuse of minors
Internet services were cut off and schools remained closed for a second consecutive day in a town near Mumbai on Wednesday, as protests intensified over the alleged sexual abuse of two four-year-old girls, according to media reports. Read more here.
'We're going nowhere' - Thai opposition figure says court interventions must stop
A recently banned opposition figurehead in Thailand has called for judicial reforms to prevent interventions that keep the country "going around in circles," following two major rulings that dissolved his party and dismissed a prime minister. Read more here.
Latin America
Venezuela's Supreme Court declares Maduro winner amid opposition fraud claims: Video
Venezuela's Supreme Court has officially declared Maduro the winner of the contested July 28 presidential election, despite opposition claims of widespread vote fraud. Read more here.
Guatemala prosecutors request to remove Arevalo's presidential immunity
On Wednesday, August 21, Guatemalan prosecutors requested to strip President Bernardo Arevalo of the criminal immunity granted to his role, so he can face charges for alleged abuse of authority. This marks the latest twist in the ongoing face-off between the two sides. Read more here.
Why a small Colombian city celebrates laziness with a festival every year: Video
In Itagüi, Colombia, residents gathered for the "World Day of Laziness," a unique celebration of rest. This quirky festival, part of the city's annual Festival of Industry, Trade, and Culture, has been held every year since 1985. Read more here.
