As the African Union Chair, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa chaired a virtual meeting of African heads of state and declared: "The challenge of this pandemic has shown how Africa is able to work together to solve its own problems.
The Canadian Small Business, Exports and Trade Minister, Minister Mary Ng, discussed the role of the diaspora in deepening Canada-Africa trade and investment during this time whilst highlighting Africa's essential place in Canada's trade diversification.
During the conference call, McKinsey also presented their report entitled Tackling COVID-19 in Africa: An unfolding health and economic crisis that demands bold action.
McKinsey's report encourages us as Africans governments, private sector and development institutions to double down on our already proven resolve and significantly expand existing efforts to safeguard economies and livelihoods across Africa.
Former South African President Nelson Mandela was one of our recent pioneers that opened the eyes of the world to the Africa continent and and put us on a global stage.
