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Starmer defends G20 trip to South Africa

Leaders arrive for a first African G20 summit overshadowed by a rift between the host and the US

World leaders arrived Friday for a historic first Group of 20 summit in Africa that aims to put the problems of poor countries at the top of the global agenda but has been undermined by a rift between host South Africa and the United States over a Trump administration boycott.

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World leaders arrive in South Africa for G20 as spat with US deepens

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Starmer defends G20 trip to South Africa despite Trump's absence

South Africa Says US Changed Mind on G-20

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White House Says South Africa’s President Is ‘Running His Mouth’

The decision to have an acting ambassador attend the Group of 20 in South Africa came after the president said the United States would boycott.

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South Africa President Says G20 Will Make Declaration Despite US Warning and 'Will Not Be Bullied'

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South Africa Says US Changed Mind on G-20; White House Denies It

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G20 Summit LIVE updates: U.S. denies ending South Africa G20 boycott

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (November 21, 2025) left on a three-day visit to South Africa to attend the first G20 summit being held in Africa.

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Ramaphosa says US discussing coming to G20 in South Africa, White House denies

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'South Africa Speaking Against Trump': US On Skipping G20 Talks

2026 World Cup playoff draws

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Nigeria face DR Congo for World Cup inter-confederation spot: How do play-offs work?

Nigeria will play DR Congo on Sunday with the winner to represent Africa in the World Cup inter-confederation play-offs.

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2026 World Cup intercontinental playoffs draw, bracket for dramatic qualifiers

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2026 World Cup playoff draws: Reactions, predictions, more

Africa hosts its first G20 and urges the rich world to do more against climate disasters

World leaders with the Group of 20 rich and developing nations will meet this weekend in Johannesburg for the bloc’s first summit in Africa.

U17 World Cup: Three African goalkeepers in the top 10 for clean sheets

Three African goalkeepers among the top 10 for clean sheets at the U17 World CupVictor Gomis/@FIFASeveral African goalkeepers have made their mark during the final phase of the U17 World Cup

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A look back at Africa’s historic 2026 qualifiers

FIFA looks back at some of the highlights of the African qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026, including Cabo Verde's epic achievement.

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Chocolate Politics: How Africa feeds the world but eats the least [WR19]

The giant behind the cocoa supply Africa produces over 70% of the world’s cocoa, with Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana leading global supply. Yet despite this dominance, Africa captures less than 5% of the global chocolate market value.

U17 World Cup: The ranking of the top African assist providers in the tournament

Ranking of the top African assist providers at the U17 World CupElyes Saïdi/@FRMFSeveral African wonderkids have carved out strong positions in the ranking of top assist providers at the U17 World

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South Africa Wins $925 Million World Bank Loan for Ailing Cities

The World Bank approved a $925 million loan for South Africa to support a six-year program costing three times that amount, as the country seeks to revive its major cities.