Next Africa

An Opportunity for Africa to Shine on the G-20’s Global Stage

G-20 leaders pose for a photograph at their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on Nov. 19.

Photographer: Dado Galdieri/Bloomberg

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For our year-end special edition, we look at what to expect in 2025, what the risks are and the opportunities that lie ahead.