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G20 : continent asserts global role under South Africa Presidency

On April 29, 2025, in Pretoria, South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile praised his country’s G20 Presidency as a turning point for Africa. At the T20 Africa High-Level Dialogue, he called for a fairer global order, highlighted the African Union’s G20 membership, and stressed youth, AfCFTA, and funding for a just energy transition as key priorities.