Cyril Ramaphosa
South Africa's Strategic Withdrawal from G20 Following US Exclusion: Implications for Global Diplomacy
Dec 04, 2025 05:58 pm CST
South Africa has announced it will temporarily withdraw from G20 participation after being excluded by the United States under Trump's presidency. The diplomatic standoff follows tensions between the nations, with South Africa planning to return when Britain assumes G20 leadership. Despite the exclusion, South Africa does not expect other nations to boycott US-led meetings but hopes members will defend multilateralism and the G20's collaborative purpose.
Trump Transforms G-20 Summit: Exclusive Miami Golf Resort Gathering Sparks International Controversy
Nov 28, 2025 05:26 pm CST
Donald Trump's decision to host the upcoming G-20 summit at his Miami golf resort with selective invitations has created international tension, particularly with his exclusion of South Africa. This unprecedented departure from diplomatic protocol highlights Trump's approach to reshaping global institutions, potentially strengthening China-Russia influence while testing traditional alliances. The controversial move forces G-20 members to choose between attendance and solidarity, signaling significant shifts in international relations under Trump's renewed presidency.
Diplomatic Rift Escalates: Ramaphosa Condemns Trump's Decision to Exclude South Africa from G20 Miami Summit
Nov 27, 2025 02:40 pm CST
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticized US President Donald Trump's decision to exclude South Africa from the 2026 G20 Summit in Miami. The diplomatic tension has intensified after Trump cited alleged human rights abuses against white farmers in South Africa as justification, while also announcing the cessation of financial aid to the country. Ramaphosa defended South Africa's G20 membership and called for continued multilateral cooperation among member nations, describing Trump's actions as based on misinformation about his country.
Trump Bars South Africa From 2026 Miami G20 Summit Following Diplomatic Standoff
Nov 27, 2025 04:50 am CST
President Trump has announced South Africa's exclusion from the 2026 G20 summit in Miami and the cessation of US payments to the country following a diplomatic dispute over the transfer of G20 presidency responsibilities. This decision comes after the US boycotted the recent Johannesburg summit, creating tensions between the two nations over protocol and representation issues.
South African President Jokes with PM Modi About G20 Summit Hosting Challenges
Nov 24, 2025 09:54 am CST
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa humorously told PM Modi that South Africa might have "run away" from hosting the G20 had they known the difficulties involved. The exchange occurred during bilateral talks in Johannesburg, where Ramaphosa acknowledged learning valuable lessons from India's "spectacular" hosting of the previous summit at Bharat Mandapam in 2023.
Global Tensions Rise as Trump Skips G20 Summit Amid Ukraine Dispute and Climate Deadlock
Nov 22, 2025 08:19 pm CST
The G20 summit in Johannesburg faced significant challenges as Donald Trump's absence and a unilateral US plan for Ukraine created tensions with European allies. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of multilateralism while COP30 climate negotiations reached an impasse over fossil fuel phaseout agreements. The summit highlighted growing divisions in global governance as the US increasingly withdraws from international forums.
Trump Administration Denies Participation in G20 Summit Amid Diplomatic Tension with South Africa
Nov 21, 2025 10:31 am CST
The Trump administration has firmly rejected South Africa's announcement of US participation in the G20 summit in Johannesburg, escalating diplomatic tensions. While the US ambassador will attend only the handover ceremony for next year's Florida summit, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized President Ramaphosa's statements as "running his mouth." This boycott continues Trump's pattern of withdrawing from international gatherings while maintaining harsh policies toward South Africa, including 30% trade tariffs, despite significant US business interests in the country.
PM Modi Meets World Leaders On Sidelines Of G7 Summit In Canada
Jun 18, 2025 09:18 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met with the leaders of South Korea, Mexico, South Africa and Australia on the sidelines of the G7 Summit here.