The G20 Summit kicks off in Joburg with global leaders pushing ahead <a href=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">despite the U.S. snub. A draft declaration, finalised without American sign-off,

Hundreds of women wearing black have gathered in a Johannesburg park to protest gender-based violence in South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa claims the U.S. requested G20 attendance, but the White House maintains it will boycott the November conference.

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -A G20 draft leaders' declaration includes references to "climate change" in defiance of U.S. objections, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday. The draft declaration was agreed ahead of this weekend's summit in Johannesburg without U.S. input.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to South Africa for the G20, which will include a meeting with the country’s president, comes as Canada prioritizes boosting trade with other continents and plans to scale back foreign aid.

The absence of Trump and other leaders risks undermining the credibility of the first G20 and its summit in Africa.

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -G20 envoys have agreed a draft leaders' declaration ahead of this weekend's summit in Johannesburg, without input from the United States, three sources familiar with the matter said on Friday.

Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, UK Premier Starmer, Australia’s Premier Albanese, French President Macron among top world leaders in South Africa to attend 2-day summit - Anadolu Ajansı