G20 summit in South Africa ends with glaring U.S. absence
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Historic G20 Summit in Johannesburg Charts Path for Inclusive Global Growth, Resilience, and Sustainable Development
The G20 Leaders' Summit concluded with a bold declaration to build a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable global economy. On 23 November 2025, leaders announced ambitious commitments spanning Africa's growth and industrialisation,
To address this global threat, PM Modi proposed a “G20 Initiative on Countering the Drug-Terror Nexus” aimed at weakening the “drug-terror economy”. PM Modi arrived in Johannesburg on Friday and was welcomed by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the summit.
Executive Mayor Dada Morero says Johannesburg’s successful hosting of the G20 Summit reflects a stabilised city administration capable of delivering consistent, high-quality services.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa brought the G20 summit in Johannesburg to a close Saturday, and rejected a proposal for passing the gavel for next year's meeting in the United States.
Poorer nations at the Group of 20 summit in South Africa have urged world leaders to address climate action and debt issues affecting the developing world.
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PM Modi hails succesful G20 Summit in Johannesburg
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the successful conduct of Johannesburg G20, saying it will contribute to a sustainable planet. PM Modi thanked South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for organising the Summit.
With the United States boycotting the summit, other nations sought to strike new deals, and some took a tougher tone with President Trump.
Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero has dismissed claims that the recent spike in service delivery across the city is nothing more than a cosmetic clean-up ahead of the G20 Summit.