Donald Trump had already confirmed he would not participate in the G20 Summit, and Vice President J.D. Vance was expected to attend as his replacement

US President Donald Trump has vowed to boycott the G20 summit in South Africa over the country's treatment of white farmers. The President had previously confirmed that he would not personally attend the gathering of leaders from the world’s top developed and emerging economies.

He cited alleged abuses against white Afrikaner farmers, including violence, deaths, and the confiscation of their land, emphasising that concerns over their treatment were the reason for the US boycott.

Powerful G20 nations are pushing back on efforts to promote global access for health at this month's summit in South Africa, medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warned Friday, calling the move disappointing.

SA called on future G20 presidencies to uphold the torch of anti-corruption leadership, emphasising the need for ongoing collaboration among nations to address this global challenge effectively. This article was sponsored by the department of public service & administration.

Trump's comments come days after Finnish President Alexander Stubb suggested a possible meeting between the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. at the summit.

Emerging markets must brace for monetary tightening in the United States and Europe while central banks must be clearer in their policy communication to avoid confusion, financial leaders of the world's 20 biggest economies are likely to warn this week.

The Ministerial Statement issued from the G20 Ministerial in Polokwane has set out concrete actions to protect public health by fighting inequalities. The statement details key global and national steps to address the inequality-drivers of pandemics including AIDS and to help end TB,