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eNCAeNCA21/11/2025
NEUTRAL

António Guterres addresses media ahead of G20 Leaders' Summit

António Guterres addresses media ahead of G20 Leaders' Summit

Executive Summary

On the eve of Africa's first G20 leaders' Summit in Johannesburg hosted by South Africa, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an end to the continent's exclusion from key global institutions. He described inequality as a 'cancer to society,' commended South Africa for initiating the G20 Global Inequality Report—which reveals that 83 percent of countries face high inequality levels—and urged action on climate change. This push highlights the summit's role in addressing global inequities and fostering inclusive reforms.