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G20 LIVE UPDATES | BMA gears up for departure of heads of state as G20 summit enters final stage

G20 LIVE UPDATES | BMA gears up for departure of heads of state as G20 summit enters final stage

Executive Summary

The G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg entered its final day with South Africa successfully adopting a declaration on global security, sustainability, trade, and multilateralism despite U.S. absence and objections. Authorities shifted focus to coordinated departures of heads of state amid warnings of significant traffic delays from VIP movements, while security forces handled a suspected hijacker and dispersed Operation Dudula protesters near the venue. Bilateral talks on Ukraine and Gaza occurred on the sidelines, and South Africa plans to hand over the G20 presidency to the U.S. soon. The outcome bolsters South Africa's presidency, ensuring African interests remain on the G20 agenda amid strained U.S. relations.