South Africa focuses on developing nations at G20 summit

At Africa’s first ever G20, the host country’s agenda focuses on more help for poor countries against climate crisis and to reduce debt burden amid a Trump-led US boycott.

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa opened the historic G20 summit in Johannesburg, emphasizing the need for multilateralism to address global crises, despite a US boycott under Trump. The summit aims to prioritize climate aid, debt relief, and green energy for developing nations, reflecting the Global South’s development needs. French President Macron expressed regret over Trump’s absence but urged continued collaboration amidst various challenges. The G20, representing 85% of the global economy, operates on consensus, making agreement difficult among its diverse members.