Africa’s Debt Crisis: Why Structural Reform Can No Longer Wait Published: 6 July 2026 Interview The debt crisis in Africa continues. Economist Jason Braganza highlights unresolved structural inequalities and criticises the G7's approach. He is calling for a comprehensive reform of the global financial architecture and debt restructuring.
The G7 and G20 in the Global Governance Landscape Published: 30 October 2025 The Group of Seven (G7) and the Group of Twenty (G20) are informal governance clubs, which hold annual Summits of Heads of State and many ministerial meetings to discuss issues of global importance. Christina Rode, Jörg Haas
Reflections on the 2022 G7 Summit from an African Perspective Published: 27 June 2022 Background From an African perspective, the G7 Leaders' Summit must focus on the immediate and urgent need to end the war in Ukraine, but the G7 must also address the unfolding multi-crises from Cape Town to Cairo. Mikatekiso Kubayi
With or Without Him? The German Debate on Putin’s Suspension from the G7 Published: 10 June 2015 Under Germany’s presidency, the G7 convened for the second summit in a row in the absence of Vladimir Putin. As long as Putin does not change course in Ukraine, the G7 are well advised to stick to their suspension of Russia from their ranks. Charlotte Beck
