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As G7 leaders meet in Japan, one of their key aims is to draw the ‘global south’ closer amid intensifying competition from China. So, who will come out on top as Africa itself strives for prosperity and economic growth?

China’s trade relationship with Africa is now about three times as big as that of the United States, but Africa wants a better bargain for its vast natural resources.

The African Union’s trade commissioner, Albert Muchanga, tells Aaron Heslehurst that his continent wants to build up its manufacturing base for things like electric vehicle batteries rather than being just a source of raw materials.

The CEO of Corporate Council on Africa, Florizelle Liser, explains why American companies increasingly see Africa as a place full of opportunity.

Plus the boss of cyber security giant Cyberark, Matthew Cohen, lays out why artificial intelligence is a double-edged sword when it comes to staying safe online.