South Africa Makes History as First African G20 President – Africa.com
South Africa became the first African country to hold the presidency of the G20, a historic milestone for the African continent. The country’s President Cyril Ramaphosa accepted the position during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for a one-year term starting on December 1, 2024. In his speech, Ramaphosa said Pretoria’s tenure at the helm of the organization would see a focus on inclusive economic growth, sustainable development and addressing global inequalities. Under the theme of “Solidarity, Equity and Sustainability”, South Africa plans to prioritize the Sustainable Development Goals and expand development priorities in Africa and the Global South. Ramaphosa also stressed the need for solidarity to address global crises, including conflicts in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine, and pledged support for fragile states facing pandemics and other emergencies.
source: al-monitor
