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eNCAeNCA22/11/2025
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WATCH | President Ramaphosa opens first G20 summit on African soil

WATCH | President Ramaphosa opens first G20 summit on African soil

Executive Summary

South Africa is hosting the G20 Summit for the first time on African soil in Johannesburg. President Cyril Ramaphosa officially opened the event, welcoming leaders and senior representatives from major economies including France, India, China, Brazil, and Türkiye, as well as African partners and international organizations, while setting out priorities on growth, jobs, inequality, climate, and peace. This milestone gathering highlights Africa's rising role in global governance and seeks to foster collaborative solutions to pressing worldwide issues.