G20 summit in South Africa: Who’s attending and what’s on the agenda?
Summary
World leaders are gathering in Johannesburg, South Africa, for the G20 summit, which is the first time this event is hosted in Africa. The United States, under President Donald Trump, is boycotting the summit over claims regarding the treatment of white people in South Africa. Despite the absence of the US president, an American official will attend the ceremony as the US is set to take over the G20 presidency from South Africa.Key Facts
- The G20 summit is taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa, for the first time in an African country.
- The United States, led by President Donald Trump, is not officially attending due to a boycott.
- The absence of the US is related to claims against South Africa's treatment of white people.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa will symbolically hand over the G20 presidency to an empty chair if the US does not send a representative.
- A US official might attend the ceremony to mark the presidency handover from South Africa to the US.
- The city of Johannesburg has increased security, deploying 3,500 extra police officers during the summit.
- Various protests are expected to take place around the summit venue, organized by groups focusing on climate action and women’s rights.
- The G20 was founded in 1999 and consists of the world's largest economies, including 19 countries and the European Union, with the African Union joining in 2023.
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