Although President Cyril Ramaphosa will not going Davos for the World Economic Forum, South Africa will be the most represented African country there. Exploration on how global business can work with the African Continental Free Trade Area is expected at the forum. The first big global meeting that brings together leaders from government, business, and civil society to address the state of the world and discuss priorities, the World Economic Forum (WEF), kicks off this week in Davos, Switzerland. The most represented country from Africa is South Africa, despite President Cyril Ramaphosa's last-minute withdrawal to attend to the energy crisis at home. With 60 percent of the world's uncultivated land, Africa has the potential to be a major player in global food security.

Source: News 24 January 16, 2023 20:46 UTC