‘Linguistic acrobatics’ on Ukraine, fossil fuels secure G20 Joburg declaration
SAIIA chief executive, Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, highlights on News24 that G20 countries have significantly changed some of their positions on gender, equality, and renewable energy, creating “a consensus crisis for future multilateral fora”.
G20 South Africa summit wins strong China backing amid first-ever US boycott
Head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at SAIIA, Steven Gruzd, tells South China Morning Post that “It’s South Africa’s time to shine, and change global attitudes to Africa” as we host the first G20 on African soil.
G20 Summit advances priorities for Africa, developing countries
SAIIA chief executive, Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, tells to Voice of Vietnam that Africa is well-positioned to drive discussions on reforming the global financial system and advancing its other priorities, with South Africa hosting the Summit and the African Union now a full G20 member.
US boycott reflects deeper shift in global power, threatens G20 consensus
SAIIA chief executive, Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, tells Channel Africa that the diplomatic signal is stark and that a Presidential handover to a mid-ranking envoy is “not at the appropriate level”, stressing that the negotiations for the final declaration have advanced without American involvement.
US boycott and China-Japan rift loom large as leaders gather for G20 summit
Senior researcher with SAIIA’s African Governance and Diplomacy Programme, Gustavo de Carvalho, tells South China Morning Post that “if a communique were released, it could be expected that Washington might use it as a basis for condemnation and pushback when it holds the G20 presidency next year”.
Analyst warns Doha deal hinges on ‘fundamental concessions’ as DRC, M23 sign new framework
Senior Research Fellow at SAIIA, Stephanie Wolters, speaks to Channel Africa following a new framework agreement between the DRC and the M23 rebel movement.
G20: What’s at stake in South Africa’s big test?
Head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at SAIIA, Steven Gruzd, speaks to African Business on South Africa’s G20 readiness and stresses that government is, “taking it seriously; they’ve put a lot of effort into it. It’s prestigious for Africa, and they’ve been very careful to try to create some continuity between the last four presidencies”.
US absence at SA’s G20 Summit threatens to upend Ramaphosa’s agenda
SAIIA chief executive, Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, tells Daily Maverick that there was no precedent for a G20 member being absent from the leaders’ summit.
G20 on African soil: Can South Africa deliver a fairer deal for Africa?
SAIIA chief executive, Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, tells SABC News that South Africa must focus on what the G20 can achieve without the US
G20 on African soil: Can South Africa deliver a fairer deal for Africa?
SAIIA chief executive, Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, tells African Business that South Africa must focus on the attainable in its G20 presidency.