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Outcomes of the G7 Summit


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G7 nations have committed to sharing one billion vaccines doses by next year - but President Ramaphosa has said he believes a TRIPS waiver is still the best way to get the world vaccinated against Covid-19. South Africa was invited to join this year's Summit in the UK as a guest. But despite not being able to come away from discussions with a TRIPS deal signed and seas, President Ramaphosa says South Africa's message has been heard. Laura Makin-Isherwood has this report…….

LINK: As the African continent, is there anything worth celebrating from the G7 outcomes this time around?

Guest: Victor Kgomoeswana - Author of Africa is open for Business (Economics)

Guest: Elizabeth Sidiropoulos – Chief Executive of the South African Institute of International Affairs (Politics) **SHE WILL LEAVE AT 10:30**

Guest: Professor Thumbi Ndung’u - Deputy director of the African Health Research Institute (Vaccines)

Guest: David Monyae - Director of the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg (Afro-China relations)
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