This week’s biggest stories from the Global South: South Koreans protest, Africa’s top 10 ‘Most Wanted’, migrants rush to Mexico city

FILE PHOTO: A man passes Interpol signages at Interpol World in Singapore July 2, 2019. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

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We bring you highlights of stories that made the headlines within the Global South.

Asia

What Pakistan is really like - not what you think

2024 the year of elections in photos — Supporters of the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA), an alliance of political parties, offer noon prayers as they gather for a sit-in protest against, what they call election rigging and are demanding free and fair results of the general elections along the main Highway in Jamshoro, Pakistan February 16, 2024. REUTERS/Yasir Rajput TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY SEARCH "REUTERS 2024 ELECTIONS" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "REUTERS YEAR-END" FOR ALL 2024 YEAR END GALLERIES.

Ever been to Pakistan? Or maybe just heard about the South Asian country? Though the country is depicted in many ways in the mainstream media, Forbes 30 under 30 award winner and Pakistani filmmaker and creative director Bushra Sultan gave some perspective about what the people of Pakistan are really like. Read more here.

Indian village that changed its name to honour Jimmy Carter pays tribute

FILE PHOTO: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter attends an interview with Reuters in Cairo, Egypt, January 12, 2012. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo

Thousands of miles from Washington, where the funeral of Jimmy Carter is set for next week, an Indian village named after the former U.S. president fondly remembers his visit almost 50 years ago, paying tribute. Read more here.

South Koreans protest near impeached president's residence after court orders his arrest

South Korean court issues arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon — Demonstrators opposing the court's approval of an arrest warrant for impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol protest outside his official residence in Seoul, South Korea, December 31, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon

South Korea has been gripped by political turmoil following the impeachment and subsequent arrest warrant issued for President Yoon Suk Yeol. Read more here.

Africa

Africa's top 10 'Most Wanted' criminals on Interpol's Red List

Interpol Red List Top 10 — Source: Interpol

Interpol has released a list of Africa's most wanted criminals on its Red Notice, highlighting individuals sought for serious crimes across the continent. While countries like Algeria, Morocco, and Egypt have multiple entries, others, including Benin and Botswana, have no records of wanted persons. Here’s the first part of Africa’s list compiled by GSW. Read more here.

Senegal announces end to foreign military presence by 2025

FILE PHOTO: Senegal's president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye speaks during a press conference in Dakar, Senegal March 25, 2024. REUTERS/ Luc Gnago/File Photo

Senegal's President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has announced that all foreign military forces will leave the country by 2025. Speaking during his New Year’s speech, the president said the move forms part of Senegal's efforts to gain greater control over its own security and international relations. Read more here.

Ivory Coast president says French forces to withdraw

FILE PHOTO: 19th Francophonie Summit in Paris — FILE PHOTO: Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara arrives to attend the opening session of the 19th Summit of the Francophonie at the Grand Palais in Paris, France October 5, 2024. Ludovic Marin/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said on Tuesday that French forces would withdraw from the West African nation, continuing the former colonial power's military exit from the region. Read more here.

Latin America

Hundreds of migrants rush to Mexico City over deportation fears

Migrants walk in a caravan in an attempt to reach the U.S. border, in Tapachula — FILE PHOTO: Migrants walk along a road during a caravan bound to the northern border with the U.S., on the outskirts of Tapachula, Mexico December 2, 2024, 2024. REUTERS/Damian Sanchez/File Photo

Hundreds of migrants from Chiapas are heading to Mexico City to apply for a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) One appointment for legal entry into the U.S. This comes amid concerns of potential deportation. Read more here.

Brazil-Cuba heritage on full display as Lagos Island comes alive during Fanti Carnival

Participants at the Fanti Carnival in Lagos

Lagos Island was filled with colour and energy as the historic Fanti Carnival lit up the streets before dawn, celebrating its unique blend of Nigerian, Brazilian, and Cuban heritage. Rooted in 19th-century traditions brought by returnees from Brazil and Cuba, the carnival showcased vibrant costumes, music, and cultural performances, highlighting its deep historical and cultural significance for the people of Lagos. Read more here:

Venezuela’s Supreme Court fines TikTok $10m over deadly viral challenges

FILE PHOTO: Small toy figures are seen in front of TikTok logo in this illustration picture taken March 15, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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Venezuela's highest court has imposed a $10 million fine on TikTok over viral challenges that authorities say led to the deaths of three adolescents from chemical substance poisoning. Read more here.

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