Africa is set to host the G20 summit for the first time in its modern history, commencing on November 22, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa. This event, reported by Reuters, opens new horizons for the continent.

The summit is chaired by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has invited not only G20 countries but also leaders from an additional 12 nations to participate in discussions and forums.

Notably, the U.S. delegation is boycotting the summit due to disagreements with the South African government. President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with policies that he believes discriminate against the white minority in South Africa.

Moreover, leaders from China and Russia will also not be present at the meeting. Beijing has sent Premier Li Qiang, while the Russian delegation will be led by a deputy from President Putin's administration.

Since taking over the G20 presidency on December 1, 2024, South Africa has focused on solidarity, equality, and resilience. The main topics of the summit include supporting developing nations in adapting to climate change and transitioning to clean energy.

In preparation for the summit, South Africa has conducted over 130 meetings to draft a joint declaration that will formalize the agreements reached.

The question remains whether South Africa will achieve consensus on the summit declaration, especially given the U.S. boycott. However, reports indicate that a draft declaration has already been agreed upon.

Notably, the document will include references to combating climate change, despite Washington's objections.

South Africa's presidency will conclude with the end of the summit, and the U.S. will take over on December 1, 2025. Ramaphosa has shown willingness to hand over the presidency, although the White House attempted to send a representative for the handover, a proposal that was rejected by South Africa.