Africa can feed the world if the G20 frees it from debt

 

This month, the G20 meets in Africa for the first time. The summit in Johannesburg will gather world leaders on a continent that holds 60% of the planet’s uncultivated arable land, yet spends billions importing food.

The meeting is more than symbolic. It is a test of whether the global financial system will finally allow Africa to invest in its own future, starting with agriculture.

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