South Africa’s Partial G20 Success in 2025
South Africa’s G20 presidency has highlighted the continent’s financial challenges amid an urgent need for debt reform and access to sustainable development finance.
Post-G20 Reflections: Highlights from South Africa’s Presidency
On 2 December, SAIIA hosted this webinar to unpack key outcomes of South Africa’s G20 Presidency following the Leaders’ Summit.
Talk Africa: South Africa’s influence at the G20 Summit
Dr. Joseph Matola discusses how South Africa’s presidency has influenced the G20’s approach to addressing the priorities of emerging economies, with a particular focus on African nations.
G20 Leaders’ Declaration Adopted at South Africa Summit
In a landmark moment for the Global South, the G20 Leaders’ Declaration has been officially adopted under South Africa’s presidency, marking the first time the group’s highest-level consensus has been reached on the African continent.
The Real Question at the G20 Leaders’ Summit: Who Will Defend Development?
The real test is not whether South Africa alone can deliver a declaration, but whether the collective G20 membership in the room is prepared to stand behind an outcome that advances the world’s most urgent developmental priorities.
Africa’s Moment: South Africa’s G20 Fight to Centre Development
South Africa’s G20 presidency advanced progress on debt sustainability, IFFs, inequality and critical minerals. Despite US pushback, it secured gains and helped reframe global debates on financing, inclusion and the future of multilateralism.
South Africa’s G20 Presidency: Diplomatic Victory But a Weak Final Declaration
South Africa managed a complex and challenging year with competence, but global divisions left little room for meaningful agreement on the G20 declaration.
Africa’s Voice at the G20: Will Johannesburg Deliver?
As the first African-hosted G20 summit, Johannesburg offers a pivotal platform to amplify African priorities.
Foregrounding the African Agenda
As we look toward the Leaders’ Summit, the success of the G20 hinges on its ability to transcend traditional boundaries and incorporate different perspectives.
Africa Has a Debt Crisis: Momentum From G20 in South Africa Can Help Find Solutions
South Africa must help the international community understand the debt and development finance challenges facing African countries and the consequences of not addressing them.