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Global financial system susceptible to shocks, Bailey warns G20

Andrew Bailey, chairman of the Financial Stability Board, the fiscal risk watchdog for the G20, urged greater multilateral co-operation.

Evening Standard

Urgent calls for debt relief as study shows health and education cuts in developing world

Influential economists want replenishment of funds and new ways to define countries in need before this week’s IMF and World Bank meetings

The Guardian - UK

Rural women farmers in South Africa: how global promises aren’t translating into support on the ground

It is well documented that women small-scale farmers are hard done by in an environment where they farm without security of tenure, which inhibits their ability to raise finance with which to grow their businesses.

The Conversation

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Labour’s softening stance towards China reinforced by dropped spy case

In an attempt to reset the relationship the government is refusing to describe China as a national security threat despite evidence to the contrary

The Guardian - UK

African countries gear up for major push on climate innovation, climate financing and climate change laws

The Second Africa Climate Summit, held in Ethiopia in September 2025, drew more than 25,000 people – from presidents and ministers to farmers, activists, business leaders and students. They came to talk about how Africa can source finance to grow in greener ways and cope with worsening climate disasters. Africa…

The Conversation

Will the G20 listen to its own advisors? 4 urgent steps on climate change

The world’s 20 most powerful economies, the G20 – currently led by South Africa – face mounting pressure to slash greenhouse gas emissions and help nations adapt to climate change. Economist and international affairs specialist Gaylor Montmasson-Clair co-heads the think-and-do tank Southern Transitions and also co-chairs the G20’s Think 20.…

The Conversation

Africa’s borrowing costs are too high: the G20’s missed opportunity to reform rating agencies

One of the commitments the South African presidency of the G20 made in its policy priorities document at the beginning of 2025 was to push for fairer, more transparent sovereign credit ratings. And to address the high cost of capital caused by an illusive perception of high risk in developing…

The Conversation

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G20 in a changing world: is it still useful? Four scholars weigh in

US president Donald Trump’s address to the annual gathering of the United Nations general assembly in late September 2025 set a new low in international relations. Trump delivered a broadside attack on multilateralism – the effort to solve the world’s problems through collective endeavour – as well as issues that…

The Conversation

AI in Africa: 5 issues that must be tackled for digital equality

If it’s steered correctly, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to accelerate development. It can drive breakthroughs in agriculture. It can expand access to healthcare and education. It can boost financial inclusion and strengthen democratic participation.

The Conversation

Woman-headed households in rural South Africa need water, sanitation and energy to fight hunger – G20 could help

Rural homes headed by women in South Africa have many problems getting water, sanitation and energy. Electricity from the grid, flush toilets and piped water are’t always available.

The Conversation

Despite ethical concerns Trump says next year’s G20 Summit will be held at his Florida resort

Trump ultimately scrapped previous plans to host the 2020 G7 Summit at his Doral resort after widespread backlash to the idea

The Independent UK

Trump To Host G20 At Own Miami Golf Resort

US President Donald Trump said Friday he would host the 2026 G20 summit at his own golf resort in Miami -- despite abandoning a similar move in his first term after accusations of corruption.

International Business Times

Comic-Con Africa draws thousands of fans and cosplayers to Johannesburg

Comic-Con Africa has drawn tens of thousands of fans to Johannesburg

The Independent UK

South Africa commissions an inequality report for G20 summit

South Africa is commissioning a report on global wealth inequality in time to present at the Group of 20 summit it hosts in November

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The Conversation

How to harness the ocean for prosperity: funding African innovations can unlock the blue economy

Africa has an enormous ocean area at its disposal. There are almost 20 million square kilometres of ocean, seas and inland water that could be developed into environmentally sustainable blue economies. The G20 group of 19 of the world’s largest economies and the African Union also view the blue economy…

The Conversation

African women have less access to the internet than men - solutions the G20 can champion

Across Africa, women have less access to the internet than men. In Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania only 15%-28% of women own smartphones. Tinuade Adekunbi Ojo is a feminist political economist and director of the Centre for the Study of Race, Gender and Class at the University of Johannesburg. She…

The Conversation

Climate disasters are escalating: 6 ways South Africa’s G20 presidency can lead urgent action

South Africa currently holds the presidency of the G20 – the group of 19 of the world’s largest economies and the African Union. It has set up a Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group to find concrete solutions for countries experiencing climate-induced disasters that are made worse by poverty and inequality.…

Radio France Internationale

Ramaphosa, Macron step up talks on Ukraine as South Africa joins push for peace

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is stepping up his diplomacy, engaging President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders in a renewed drive for peace efforts in Ukraine

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The Guardian - UK

‘People have a right to be happy’: the former Waitrose boss on how the UK can boost productivity

Mark Price says solving worker misery will get people back into the labour market and spur the growth the government seeks

The Conversation

How the Trump-Putin summit could play out

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The Conversation

33 million women grow food on plots in sub-Saharan Africa. Greener farming can boost their earnings – study

There are 33 million smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, making up 80% of the total farmer population. These farmers cultivate small plots of land of less than two hectares and don’t make much money, as they generally sell their produce in local markets. They usually lack the funds needed to…

The Conversation

The international order is shifting: African countries have an opportunity to reshape global power relations

For too long, Africa’s agency has been exercised defensively: managing expectations, preserving stability, reacting to external scripts. The continent has copied political systems from other countries and prioritised economic choices that would meet external obligations, such as repaying debt.

Newslaundry

Modi govt spent Rs 70 cr on print ads in Kashmir: Tracking the front pages of top recipients

The story of the death of the free press in Kashmir has been extensively reported on by Newslaundry. One major tool of control? Government advertising. But for the first time, we now have a clearer sense of the money being spent.

The Conversation

Climate change is making Africa’s debt burden worse – new debt contracts could help

Many African countries are already struggling with heavy debt burdens. Climate change is making this worse. Africa contributes the least to global emissions but suffers the most from extreme weather, rising temperatures and drought. These disasters affect not just people’s livelihoods but also national revenues, making debt repayment harder. Yet…

Euronews

US and China push for breakthrough in Sweden as tariff talks enter day two

Representatives of the world’s two largest economies meet in Sweden as the expiration date for a 90‑day pause on tariffs draws near.

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