The US has sought to clarify its position on whether it has had a change of mind regarding attendance of the G20 Summit in South Africa. The White House released a short statement saying its chargé d'affaires in Pretoria will attend the declaration handover ceremony as a formality. However, the United States says it is not joining the G20 discussions themselves. South Africa is hosting the G20 leaders summit over the weekend, the first G20 summit held on the African continent. There are high expectations that South Africa will lead a progressive, people-centred presidency.

 

Now to look at what G20 means for Africa's economy is Loyiso Jiya - Director at Don Consultancy Group

The US has sought to clarify its position on whether it has had a change of mind regarding attendance of the G20 Summit in South Africa. The White House released a short statement saying its charg&eacute; d'affaires in Pretoria will attend the declaration handover ceremony as a formality. However, the United States says it is not joining the G20 discussions themselves. South Africa is hosting the G20 leaders summit over the weekend, the first G20 summit held on the African continent. There are high expectations that South Africa will lead a progressive, people-centred presidency.
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Now to look at what G20 means for Africa's economy is Loyiso Jiya - Director at Don Consultancy Group