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First African G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg

The first African G20 Leaders' Summit held under South Africa's presidency in Johannesburg as described in November 2025.

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Von der Leyen
European Union
Nov 20, 2025, 08:52 AM
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Von der Leyen announces South Africa meetings and the first G20 summit on African soil
Von der Leyen reports arriving in Johannesburg and outlines planned South Africa talks on trade and raw materials and clean energy alongside the G20 summit.
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📍Touchdown in Joburg for an intense week ahead across the continent. • Leaders’ Meeting with South Africa, with key discussions on trade, raw materials and clean energy • First-ever G20 Summit on African soil
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Nov 21, 2025, 10:50 AM
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Von der Leyen states Europe is in Joburg to find common ground on three key topics
Von der Leyen notes leaders are gathering for the first African G20 Leaders' Summit and states Europe is in Joburg to find common ground on three topics.
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Under the leadership of South African presidency, we are gathering for the first African G20 Leaders' Summit. Europe is in Joburg to find common ground on 3 key topics ↓
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