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How will Africa manage the post-COVID economy?

A woman buys vegetables from a cafe transformed into a fruit and vegetable shop, as cafes have been closed following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Cairo, Egypt June 2, 2020. Picture taken June 2, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany - RC245H9D5UO8

The continent should support enhanced intra-African trade. Image: REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany - RC245H9D5UO8

Martyn Davies
Executive Adviser, Royal Commission for Riyadh City
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