Johannesburg — In an joint declaration, adopted during the summit in Johannesburg, leaders of the Group of Twenty (G20) said they were determined to increase the role of the African continent in the group and in global processes in general. “We embrace the African Union as a full member of the G20 in its second…
Johannesburg — The much-anticipated first G20 Summit held on African soil concluded with world leaders adopting a sweeping declaration on the first day. This decision signals new momentum for global cooperation, despite the notable absence of U.S. President Donald Trump and Argentina’s opposition to the declaration. “This summit has taken place at a crucial moment,…
South Africa is set to host a historic G20 Leaders’ Summit – the first on African soil. South Africa’s hosting of the G20 Leaders’ Summit has drawn praise from local technology firms, which say the event will spotlight the country’s innovation capabilities, attract foreign investment, and open new opportunities for digital trade and partnerships. South…
The world is shifting. Old power structures are being tested, new alliances are forming, and the voices demanding justice and equity are growing louder, particularly from the Global South. In this rapidly changing global order, Africa’s inclusion in the G20 and South Africa’s leadership role present both an opportunity and a challenge: Can Africa use…
Khanyisile Ngcobo, Nomsa Maseko,BBC Africa, Johannesburg and Danai Nesta Kupemba AFP via Getty Images Many activists want gender-based violence to be declared a national disaster South African women’s rights groups are calling for nationwide protests to demand that gender-based violence (GBV) be declared a national disaster in a country where attacks on women have become…
Sir Keir Starmer, prime minister of the UK. (Image supplied by the British High Commission, Pretoria) The UK has partnered with the JSE and Telkom to accelerate the growth of South Africa’s tech ventures. The UK government made the announcement today after prime minister Sir Keir Starmer arrived in Johannesburg this morning ahead of the…
In response to the request by the governor of Kwara State, President Tinubu has ordered the deployment of more security men to Eruku and the entire Ekiti Local Government Area of the state. PRESIDENT TINUBU POSTPONES TRIP TO G20 AND AU-EU SUMMITS FOR FURTHER SECURITY BRIEFINGS, DIRECTS MILITARY, POLICE TO DEPLOY MORE MEN TO KWARA…
Leaders of the world’s largest economies will meet in Johannesburg on November 22 and 23 for the G20 summit, the first of its kind in Africa. Here are five things to know about the annual meeting, which is taking place at a time of heightened global instability and tensions between Pretoria and Washington. – First…
The summit, scheduled for 22nd to 23rd November, will be attended by six Nigerian governors as part of the President’s delegation. Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has been selected as part of the delegation to accompany President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the 20th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20…
Many developing countries, particularly in Africa, are experiencing a rapidly worsening sovereign debt crisis, according to global economic experts. Economic stability is at risk if this crisis is not addressed quickly and thoroughly, and experts are calling on G20 leaders to commit to strong actions as they prepare to meet this month in Johannesburg, South…
