G20 Summit 2025: First African Host — Johannesburg Declaration

Details

Summit Overview

The 20th G20 Leaders' Summit took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 22–23, 2025. This marked the first time the G20 met on African soil.

Key Outcomes

AU Membership: Fully operationalized the African Union's permanent membership.
Declaration: Adopted a 122-paragraph declaration covering climate adaptation, debt sustainability, food security, and digital public infrastructure.
Geopolitical Context: Discussions were marked by weak commitments due to rising US-China tensions and fragmented multilateralism.

Date

2025-11-22

Category

Politics

Country/Region

South Africa / Global