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...to mobilise international support for Africa’s efforts to address the economic challenges African countries will face as a result of the #COVID19 pandemic. #AfricaResponds #TheAfricaWeWant #PrepareProtectProsper

The Special Envoys will be tasked with soliciting rapid and concrete support as pledged by the #G20, the European Union and other international financial institutions. #AfricaResponds #TheAfricaWeWant #PrepareProtectProsper

President Ramaphosa says: “In the light of the devastating socio-economic and political impact of the pandemic on African countries these institutions need to support African economies that are facing serious economic challenges with a comprehensive stimulus package for Africa.”

“The impact of the #coronavirus pandemic has been global in both scale & reach, and this necessitates coordinated international action to capacitate all countries to respond effectively,

but most particularly developing countries that continue to shoulder a historical burden of poverty, inequality and underdevelopment,” President Ramaphosa said. #AfricaResponds #TheAfricaWeWant #PrepareProtectProsper

President Ramaphosa added: “The sentiment expressed in two recent letters written to the #G20 by a group of world leaders and a team of esteemed economists underscore the importance of bolstering health systems in poorer countries;