NEWS STORY: South Africa will skip 2026 G20 meetings after the U.S. excludes it

05/12/2025 22 min
NEWS STORY: South Africa will skip 2026 G20 meetings after the U.S. excludes it

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South Africa’s planned absence from the 2026 G20 meetings — following U.S. exclusion over alleged human-rights concerns; marks a stark pause in Africa’s global representation. The move leaves the continent’s voice sidelined in high-stakes economic discussions. Senior researcher Mikatekiso Kubayi of the Institute for Global Dialogue warns this temporary break could weaken Africa’s influence at a time when global decisions demand inclusive perspectives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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