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G20: historic participation of the African Union as a permanent member
The G20 Summit opened on November 14 in Rio de Janeiro, marked by the historic participation of the African Union (AU) as a permanent member. Alongside South Africa, the AU now fully represents the continent, advocating for Africa’s development priorities and reformed global governance. This momentum, supported by the Troika (South Africa, Brazil, India), sets the stage for South Africa’s G20 presidency in 2025.