G20 Summit

Lee asks Merz to share Germany's reunification experience

22 november 2025 Rapporterad av AI Bild genererad av AI

At the G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to request sharing of Germany's experience in overcoming division and achieving reunification amid efforts to ease Korean Peninsula tensions. Lee's administration has sought to resume engagement with North Korea since taking office in June, but Pyongyang has remained unresponsive. The two leaders agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

France deems US exclusion of South Africa from G20 summit unacceptable

The French foreign ministry has told the United States it is unacceptable to exclude South Africa from the 2026 G20 Summit in Florida. This follows the withdrawal of an invitation for President Cyril Ramaphosa to the G7 Summit in Evian, which South Africa attributes to US pressure but France denies. France has instead invited Kenyan President William Ruto to the G7.

US skips Johannesburg G20 amid bilateral tensions

26 november 2025 Rapporterad av AI

The United States boycotted the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, marking an unprecedented absence for a founding member. Tensions between the Trump administration and South Africa, fueled by claims of Afrikaner persecution and policy disagreements, led to no US participation. President Trump later announced South Africa would be excluded from next year's summit.

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Macron raises concerns over Sudan and Lebanon crises at G20

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed worries about the escalating civil war in Sudan and the fragile situation in Lebanon during his visit to South Africa for the G20 Leaders’ Summit. He called for a ceasefire in Sudan and urged rival generals to allow humanitarian aid. On Lebanon, he stated that sovereignty depends on Hezbollah disarming amid ongoing conflict with Israel.

Joburg EMS issues storm warning amid G20 summit

21 november 2025 Rapporterad av AI

Johannesburg Emergency Services has issued a Level 1 alert for severe thunderstorms and heavy rain, urging drivers to be cautious. This warning comes as the city hosts the G20 leaders summit, with additional road restrictions in place around key venues. Motorists near the Nasrec expo centre are advised to seek alternate routes due to a lockdown.

Johannesburg clears homeless from streets ahead of G20 summit

The City of Johannesburg has begun removing homeless encampments from inner-city areas like Constitutional Hill in preparation for the G20 Summit on 22-23 November 2025, without clear relocation plans. Officials have also repaired potholes, fixed street lights and ensured no power or water cuts along key routes. Critics call the efforts superficial, highlighting the city's ongoing struggles with homelessness and infrastructure.

US boycott clouds South Africa's G20 Summit agenda

13 november 2025 Rapporterad av AI

The upcoming G20 Summit in Johannesburg faces uncertainty due to a US boycott led by President Donald Trump, alongside absences from other key leaders. South Africa aims to advance priorities like critical minerals and debt sustainability despite the challenges. President Cyril Ramaphosa insists the event will proceed and yield important decisions.

24 november 2025 16:10