Brazilian president will take fossil fuel phase-out plan to G20 summit Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he is ready to fight for transition roadmap despite opposition from some states The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025
Europe trade deal on agenda for PM at G20 summit Anthony Albanese will sit down with his European counterpart to discuss a long-awaited free trade deal, but a concrete timeline is yet to be set. AAP · Nov 20, 2025
Macron returns to Africa with drive for fresh partnerships on five-day tour French President Emmanuel Macron has begun a five-day Africa tour in Mauritius with a push for what he calls "win-win" partnerships at a moment when France’s influence on the continent is slipping. Radio France Internationale · Nov 20, 2025
US in talks to attend G20 summit after initial boycott, South Africa says Cyril Ramaphosa says US has had ‘change of mind’ but does not confirm Trump’s attendance in Johannesburg The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025
Albanese locks in Indian PM meeting during G20 summit Anthony Albanese plans to sit down with a number of world leaders during a visit to Johannesburg for the G20 summit. AAP · Nov 20, 2025
South Africa deploys 3,500 police and braces for protests ahead of G20 summit Demonstrations are expected from anti-capitalists, climate activists, women's rights campaigners and anti-migrant groups, some of which are raising South Africa's own problems with poverty and inequality. Euronews · Nov 19, 2025
South Africa deploys 3,500 extra police officers and braces for protests around the G20 summit South African authorities say they are planning for multiple protests by local and international activists around this weekend's Group of 20 world leaders summit in Johannesburg The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025
Africa hosts its first G20 and urges the rich world to do more against climate disasters World leaders with the Group of 20 rich and developing nations will meet this weekend in Johannesburg for the bloc’s first summit in Africa The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025
People Are Turning Their Profile Pictures Purple To Protest Gender-Based Violence Here’s what the purple profile pictures mean. Pedestrian.tv · Nov 18, 2025
G20 and the civil society elite: spectacle instead of meaningful action Behind the talk of fighting inequality at the group of 20 most powerful economies in the world, the G20, lies a carefully staged show – one that manages dissent rather than redistributes power. The Conversation · Nov 17, 2025
Africa has a debt crisis: momentum from G20 in South Africa can help find solutions The end of South Africa’s G20 presidency does not mean the end of its ability or responsibility to promote the issues it prioritised during 2025. It can still advocate for action on some of these issues through its further participation in the G20 and in other international and regional forums. The Conversation · Nov 16, 2025
The Week Ahead (Nov. 17–23): Li’s Diplomatic Tour, Saudi Crown Prince to Meet Trump G20 summit to convene in South Africa, China to issue up to 4 billion euros in sovereign bonds in Luxembourg Caixin Global · Nov 14, 2025
Smartphones, women’s rights and coupons: new trends that can boost insurance for African farmers Storms, drought, floods and heatwaves are a disaster for small scale farmers in Africa, who can’t all afford insurance. Yet new, technologically advanced and cheaper types of agricultural insurance exist and could be rolled out across Africa. These include picture-based insurance that relies on smartphone photos to assess crop damage,… The Conversation · Nov 11, 2025
Lavrov’s absence sparks speculation he has fallen from favour with Putin Veteran foreign minister missed key Kremlin meeting, and is not part of Russia’s G20 delegation The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025
The Conversation · Nov 10, 2025 What will it take to make Africa food secure? G20 group points to trade, resilient supply chains and sustainable farming The Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems work stream of the Business 20, a G20 engagement group, has endorsed three principles that it argues will contribute to the building of sustainable food systems and agriculture. The principles are increased trade, resilient supply chains, and sustainable agricultural practices.
The Conversation · Nov 9, 2025 Land is Africa’s best hope for climate adaptation: it must be the focus at COP30 Agriculture, forestry and other land uses together account for about 62% of Africa’s greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, land degradation, deforestation and biodiversity loss are eroding Africa’s resilience.
International Business Times UK · Nov 8, 2025 Trump Pulls US Officials From G20 Summit in Protest of Alleged Bias Against White South Africans President Donald Trump has announced that no U.S. officials will attend the G20 summit in South Africa, accusing the host nation of "discriminating against white citizens" and committing "human rights abuses." South Africa's government has dismissed the allegations as false.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025 Trump says US to boycott G20 as president leans into widely disputed claims of white genocide in host nation South Africa The president has continued to claim an ongoing genocide of white people is underway in South Africa, despite a wealth of evidence this is not true
We Got This Covered · Nov 6, 2025 ‘Bumbling old fool’: Confused Donald Trump rails against Communist South Africans in Miami, even allies raise eyebrows He's getting more confused by the day.
Euronews · Nov 4, 2025 World heading for 2.8°C warming as UN report reveals climate pledges are 'barely moving the needle' A new UN report reviews the gap between countries’ climate commitments and global emissions targets.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2025 More than $70tn of inherited wealth over next decade will widen inequality, economists warn Expert panel says report on gap in global wealth between rich and poor highlights need for intervention by G20
The Conversation · Oct 30, 2025 Climate crisis is a daily reality for many African communities: how to try and protect them For many African communities, the climate crisis is not a future scenario – it is a daily emergency. Irreversible losses, destroyed homes, failed harvests, vanishing ecosystems and lack of access to clean water are already happening.
Euronews · Oct 29, 2025 Trump given golden crown in South Korea with trade deal 'pretty much finalised' but not signed It has been tricky to strike a deal with South Korea, with the sticking point being Trump's demand for $350 billion of direct investment in the US.
The Conversation · Oct 23, 2025 Africa’s air links are poor: can the G20 push for more direct flights to improve tourism and trade? In Africa, less than one in five continental airline routes are direct. Air connections are decided by factors like trade levels, diplomatic relations, and whether there’s enough demand to make a route financially worthwhile. Because there are so few direct connections in Africa, getting from one country to another often…
The Conversation · Oct 21, 2025 Fish is good food and demand outstrips supply in Kenya: how to produce more and get it to market safely Fish are a nutritious, affordable protein and source of income to those who catch and sell them. As millions of people in Africa suffer from undernutrition, a lack of vital vitamins and minerals and rising rates of overweight and obesity, caused by hunger, food insecurity and eating unhealthy food, fish…