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The G20 meets in Hamburg, Germany next week. High on its agenda is an initiative aimed at boosting private sector investment in Africa to support economic growth and job creation. The danger is that the proposal could come to naught given President Donald Trump’s disdain for international cooperation, and his lack of interest in Africa. John J Stremlau explains what needs to be done to keep the plan on track.
In the past decade there has been a massive surge in the number of African university students studying in China. Victoria Breeze shines some light on what this means for African students, the Chinese government and continental geopolitics.
We are delighted to welcome The Conversation Canada to our international family. TC Canada joins fully-fledged operations in Australia, the UK, the US, Africa and France. This means more world-class academics writing about ground-breaking research. The need for their contribution to public debate is underscored every day by the proliferation of content that’s either of questionable veracity or published by political and commercial interests.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses G20 health ministers in Berlin in May.
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John J Stremlau, University of the Witwatersrand
If the G20 is to remain relevant in the quest for more inclusive and fair global governance, Africa offers an historic opportunity for collective action, despite the absence of the US under Trump.
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Education
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Victoria Breeze, Michigan State University; Nathan Moore, Michigan State University
Newly translated Chinese Ministry of Education records shine light on China's shifting place in the global higher education landscape.
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Benta A. Abuya, African Population and Health Research Center
Education outcomes of young people can be improved with targeted interventions. At the centre lies the participation of partners -- community, family and schools.
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Business + Economy
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Raymond van Niekerk, University of Cape Town
The brand of South Africa's ruling party, the 104-year-old ANC, is in serious decline. The party needs to act decisively to stop this.
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From our international editions
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Cristian Nitoiu, Aston University
As far as Moscow's concerned, the stakes in Libya are low and the potential returns very high.
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Kathy Burrell, University of Liverpool
From sofas, to clothes and jam, a lot of 'things' are being sent between migrants and their loved ones.
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Bhaskar Chakravorti, Tufts University
You can now pay your way with apps, cryptocurrencies and other digital alternatives. Physical money might one day look like a relic of the past.
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