This week's biggest stories from the Global South: Surging food prices, China's biggest parade, Bolivian party dissolved

Military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing

Soldiers march during the rehearsal ahead of a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

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Africa

Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire under threat as Sahel insurgencies creep south: Eigenrac analysis

Ivory Coast Celebrates 65 Years of Independence — Residents of Bouake walk past a painted wall, one day ahead of Ivory Coast 65th independence anniversary day in Bouake, Ivory Coast August 6, 2025. The painting on the wall reads "New Bouake" REUTERS/Luc Gnago/File Photo

Militant reach from Burkina Faso is eroding buffers to wealthier coastal states. A recent attack in northern Côte d’Ivoire highlights how extremist violence is spilling into Benin, Togo, and Ghana, fueling displacement and cross-border threats. The southward push raises wider concerns for Europe and the West over migration, humanitarian crises, and insecurity along the Gulf of Guinea. Read more here.

Emerging markets news: Morocco’s bet on digital and green energy assessed

FILE PHOTO: Polisario Front soldiers parade during celebrations for the 35th anniversary of the group's independence movement for control of Western Sahara from Morocco — FILE PHOTO: Polisario Front soldiers parade during celebrations for the 35th anniversary of the group's independence movement for control of Western Sahara from Morocco/File Photo

Leveraging its position between Europe and Africa, Morocco is emerging as a centre for digital innovation and renewable energy, driven by major solar, wind, and hydrogen projects to meet local and European demand. Read more here.

Why food prices are surging everywhere

Employee at a wholesaler puts a price tag on a package of sea urchins from Hokkaido at Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo — An employee at a wholesaler puts a price tag on a package of sea urchins from Hokkaido at Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo, Japan August 22, 2025. REUTERS/Issei Kato

Global food prices are surging, squeezing households, straining farmers, and threatening food security worldwide. Read more here.

Asia

Xi Jinping leads China’s largest military parade in decades: Video

Xi Jinping inspects troops at China’s 80th Victory Day Parade in Beijing

China marked Victory Day with its biggest military parade in decades, showcasing advanced weapons and projecting global influence. Read more here.

Japan PM Ishiba resigns after bruising election losses

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks to media at his office in Tokyo — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks to the media at his office in Tokyo, Japan on July 23, 2025. Kyodo/via REUTERS

Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba resigned Sunday, raising policy uncertainty for the world’s fourth-largest economy. Read more here.

How Taiwan could revive nuclear power, step by step: Video

Expert proposes roadmap for Taiwan following the shutdown of its last reactor in 2025

Taiwan closed its last nuclear reactor in August, but debate over the future of nuclear power and its impact on health, safety, and energy security continues. Read more here.

Latin America

Bolsonaro supporters rally in Brazil as coup trial nears verdict

Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro gather outside his residence, in Brasilia — A person wears a flag with a picture of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, as supporters of the former president gather outside his condominium complex where he is under house arrest, waiting for the last instance of his trial accused of plotting a coup after his electoral defeat in Brasilia, Brazil August 31, 2025. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

Thousands of Bolsonaro supporters protested across Brazil on Sunday, days before his trial over alleged coup plotting after the 2022 election. Read more here.

Global South Politics: The ‘collapse’ of Bolivia’s ruling MAS party - Video

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Bolivia’s ruling MAS party faced a major setback in the August 17 elections, driven by economic troubles and internal divisions. Read more here.

COP30 comes to the Amazon — But will it help the people who live there?

Tefé, Amazonas - Sept 20, 2024. Josiane and her family from the remote region of Fonte Boa search for a boat along the dried banks of Lake Tefé after traveling for hours to collect emergency government aid in response to the Amazon’s historic drought. River travel has become nearly impossible, disrupting daily life across the region. now a quick caption for this, adding the info and day — Josiane, 17, and her family from the remote region of Fonte Boa search for a boat along the dried banks of Lake Tefé after traveling for hours to collect emergency government aid in response to the Amazon’s historic drought. River travel has become nearly impossible, disrupting daily life across the region.

Amid Brazil’s Amazon’s illegal activities, the world often overlooks the harsh social and economic realities facing indigenous people. Read more here.

This story is written and edited by the Global South World team, you can contact us here.

Abigail Johnson Boakye [email protected]

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