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South Africa prepares for historic first G20 summit in Africa

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A major question marking the countdown is whether U.S. President Donald Trump will attend. He has expressed strong disapproval of South African policies—particularly land reform—and signaled he might send a representative instead.

Breakdown
  • South Africa is preparing to host the first G20 Leaders' Summit in Africa. 5s
  • Most G20 meetings under South Africa's presidency have already taken place. 12s
  • The summit's agenda will focus on solidarity, equality, and sustainability. 30s
  • US President Donald Trump's attendance is uncertain due to his criticism of South African policies. 41s
  • Key issues for the summit include global inequality and sovereign debt burden. 1m 3s
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