G20 has 'shock absorbers' to deal with Trump's return

The G20 has 'shock absorbers' to deal with Trump's return as US president, South Africa says
The Group of 20 has sufficient “shock absorbers” to function effectively if the incoming Donald Trump administration promotes an America First policy at the expense of international cooperation, South Africa's leader said Tuesday as his country took over the bloc's presidency.
South Africa sets climate finance and debt relief as G20 presidency focus
South Africa's G20 presidency next year will focus on mobilising finance for nations stricken by climate-induced disasters and extending debt relief for developing countries, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday.
South Africa has taken over the G20 presidency from Brazil - what lessons can it learn?
South Africa has taken over the presidency of the world’s premier economic forum, the G20, from Brazil. The G20 presidency operates on a troika system made up of the current, previous and next holders.
S.Africa's G20 Presidency Will Promote Africa: President
South Africa will use its presidency of the G20, the first by an African nation, to put the priorities of the African continent onto the agenda of the powerful global economic forum, President Cyril Ramaphosa said Tuesday.
South Africa takes G20 helm as polarisation complicates agenda
South Africa takes over the G20 presidency on Sunday, the first African country to lead the forum, though its focus on issues such as inclusive growth and climate change risks bumping up against the hard reality of trade wars and diplomatic tensions.
South Africa’s G20 Presidency in 2025: A Pivotal Moment for the Country and Africa
South Africa will assume the presidency of the G20, a pivotal moment in the African country’s international diplomatic efforts. The Group of Twenty (G20), is an intergovernmental economic forum comprising 19 countries and two regional unions – the European Union (EU),
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South Africa eases visa rule for Nigeria, speaks on implementing five-year multiple-entry visas
At the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Nigerian tourists can apply ...
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South Africa Eyes Nigeria’s Lithium Reserves to Drive Its EV Battery
South Africa seeks Nigeria’s lithium reserves to power EV battery ambitions as both nations focus on critical minerals and ...
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South Africa Seeks Nigeria’s Lithium For Electric Vehicle Production
President Ramaphosa has expressed South Africa's interest in collaborating with Nigeria to harness critical minerals, ...
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G20 South Africa website goes live
Presidency website is officially live with the national flower- the King Protea – as the logo which reflects the country's identity, landscape, and cultural significance.
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South Africa’s G20 presidency will focus on climate change and Africa’s development problems
The focus would also be on Africa’s high debt levels, financing the just energy transition and the strategic use of critical ...
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South Africa eyes Nigeria’s lithium
He proposed leveraging Nigeria's vast lithium reserves as a cornerstone for the industrialisation efforts in the EV sector.
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Trump, trade tariffs and a golden opportunity – the strategic role South Africa will play in G20 discussions in the next year
President Cyril Ramaphosa launched South Africa's G20 presidency in Parliament today after the presidency was handed over to ...