The African Union is convening a high-level strategic retreat in Malabo, bringing renewed focus to Africa's role within the G20. It comes at a critical moment, amid growing debate over whether the AU should boycott the upcoming G20 Summit in Miami in solidarity with South Africa, a country that played a key role in securing the AU's permanent membership in the bloc. At stake are not just diplomatic relations, but Africa's collective voice on global economic governance, as leaders look to align priorities with Agenda 2063 and shape the continent's engagement ahead of the 2026 United States G20 agenda. For more, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SABC News Specialist Correspondent, Sophie Mokoena..

<p>The African Union is convening a high-level strategic retreat in Malabo, bringing renewed focus to Africa's role within the G20. It comes at a critical moment, amid growing debate over whether the AU should boycott the upcoming G20 Summit in Miami in solidarity with South Africa, a country that played a key role in securing the AU's permanent membership in the bloc. At stake are not just diplomatic relations, but Africa's collective voice on global economic governance, as leaders look to align priorities with Agenda 2063 and shape the continent's engagement ahead of the 2026 United States G20 agenda. For more, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SABC News Specialist Correspondent, Sophie Mokoena..</p>