Africa can help shape a resilient global financial future
South Africa’s 2025 G20 presidency is a rare opportunity to amplify the African voice and position the Global South as a meaningful partner in decision-making
01 June 2025 - 09:03
The world stands at a critical juncture as escalating geopolitical tensions and fragmentation, underscored by US tariff impositions and retaliatory actions, have resulted in an unprecedented level of uncertainty that casts a shadow over global economic growth and stability.
African economies — many of which are deeply integrated into global trade and financial networks — are particularly vulnerable. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has previously warned that rising trade restrictions could severely diminish sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP...
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