The United States has made a surprise U-turn, now wanting to attend the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, despite President Donald Trump's earlier announcement that the US would boycott the event. Trump had cited "very bad policies" in South Africa as the reason for the boycott, but it's unclear who will represent the US in the discussions.
The G20 Summit, themed "Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability," is happening this weekend in Johannesburg, and it's expected to focus on issues like climate finance, sustainable development, and debt relief. South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasized that the summit will go ahead with or without US participation.
The US decision to boycott the summit had been seen as a snub to South Africa, with Trump making allegations of genocide against White Afrikaners, claims widely dismissed by independent organizations. Despite this, South Africa remains committed to making the summit a success, with Ramaphosa stating that the country will not be bullied into canceling the event.
The summit's outcome is now uncertain, with the US previously warning South Africa against issuing a joint statement. However, South Africa's International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has expressed confidence that the summit will produce a declaration, even if it's not a consensus document.
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