Five things to know about the first G20 held in Africa
Executive Summary
The G20 summit convenes in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 22-23, marking the first time the forum of leading economies meets on the African continent amid global instability and tensions between Pretoria and Washington. South Africa's presidency prioritizes 'Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability,' focusing on disaster resilience, debt sustainability, just energy transitions, critical minerals, and global inequality, underscored by a Nobel economist-led report urging action on hunger affecting 2.3 billion people. US President Donald Trump has boycotted the event, labeling it a 'disgrace' amid disputes including tariffs and false claims. The summit highlights Johannesburg's infrastructure woes and signals the end of Global South presidencies as the US assumes leadership, potentially narrowing the group's scope.