G20 Summit in Johannesburg Ends; US Takes Over Presidency

The G20 summit in Johannesburg concluded with South Africa handing over the presidency to the US, which did not attend the meeting. President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized Africa’s growth and development during South Africa’s presidency, aiming to prioritize the needs of the Global South. The leaders committed to fostering peace in several conflict areas and condemned terrorism, while the absence of the US raised tensions in bilateral relations. A formal handover will occur at the South African foreign ministry due to the lack of a US representative.

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