As the world grapples with division, conflict and growing inequality, the question is increasingly being asked: what unique contribution can Africa make to humanity? In a thought-provoking Mail & Guardian article, the CEO of the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, Max Boqwana, reflects on Steve Biko’s powerful words that Africa’s greatest gift to the world would be “a more human face.” episode artwork

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As the world grapples with division, conflict and growing inequality, the question is increasingly being asked: what unique contribution can Africa make to humanity? In a thought-provoking Mail & Guardian article, the CEO of the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, Max Boqwana, reflects on Steve Biko’s powerful words that Africa’s greatest gift to the world would be “a more human face.”

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As the world grapples with division, conflict and growing inequality, the question is increasingly being asked: what unique contribution can Africa make to humanity? In a thought-provoking Mail & Guardian article, the CEO of the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, Max Boqwana, reflects on Steve Biko’s powerful words that Africa’s greatest gift to the world would be “a more human face.” The piece challenges Africans to rise to this historic moment, as global attention steadily turns toward the continent for leadership, values and vision.  Guest: Max Botwana, CEO of the Thabo Mbeki Foundation

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As the world grapples with division, conflict and growing inequality, the question is increasingly being asked: what unique contribution can Africa make to humanity? In a thought-provoking Mail & Guardian article, the CEO of the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, Max Boqwana, reflects on Steve Biko’s powerful words that Africa’s greatest gift to the world would be “a more human face.”

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