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South Africa Opts Out of G-20 Amid U.S. Snub
12/4/2025
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- South Africa will not seek support from nations after the United States refused to invite it to the G-20 under U.S. President Donald Trump.
- The United States took over the G-20 presidency after a boycott of the South Africa summit.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed South Africa would not participate in G-20 events during U.S. presidency.
- Vincent Magwenya, South Africa's presidential spokesman, said G-20 members sent messages of solidarity.
