G20 Summit Archives

Ramaphosa Rejects Trump’s Threat to Bar South Africa From G20, Calls Remarks “An Insult”

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sharply condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that he would bar South Africa from attending next year’s G20 summit in the United States, calling the remarks…

Africa News Now November 27, 2025

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China and South Africa Launch New Initiative to Boost Africa’s Modernization

China and South Africa unveiled a new cooperation initiative during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg aimed at accelerating Africa’s modernization and sustainable development. The plan builds on commitments made at…

Africa News Now November 25, 2025

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China to Modernize Zambia’s Tazara Railway in $1.4 Billion Deal

China’s Premier Li Qiang is visiting Zambia for two days to finalize a $1.4 billion project to modernize the Tazara railway, a Cold War-era line crucial for transporting Zambian copper…

Africa News Now November 20, 2025

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Activists Light Up Johannesburg Ahead of Historic G20 Summit

Johannesburg’s skyline turned into a glowing protest canvas on Wednesday night as South African artists and global activists projected bold messages onto city buildings ahead of the first-ever G20 summit…

Africa News Now November 20, 2025

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South Africa Tightens Security Ahead of First G20 Summit on African Soil

South Africa’s security agencies say they are fully prepared to safeguard world leaders and delegates as Johannesburg hosts Africa’s first-ever G20 leaders’ summit in the coming days a major logistical…

Africa News Now November 19, 2025

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Macron Launches Multi-Nation Africa Tour to Reset French Relations

French President Emmanuel Macron will begin a four-nation tour of Africa this week as Paris seeks to reset strained ties and reinforce its diplomatic presence on the continent, the Élysée…

Africa News Now November 19, 2025

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South African Leaders Slam U.S. G20 Boycott as Diplomatic Rift Deepens

South African officials from across the political spectrum have sharply criticized the United States’ decision to boycott the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg, calling the move misguided and damaging to…

Africa News Now November 13, 2025

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AU Warns Africa’s $1.8 Trillion Debt Crisis

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, has sounded the alarm over Africa’s growing debt crisis, warning that mounting repayments are crippling development and deepening economic inequality…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025

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Kenya Confirms Cancellation of U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s Visit After Trump Pulls Out of G20 Summit

Kenya’s government announced on Monday that U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s planned visit to Nairobi later this month has been cancelled, following a decision by President Donald Trump to withdraw…

Africa News Now November 11, 2025