Leaders at the G20 summit in Johannesburg have reached a consensus on a declaration addressing climate change and other global challenges, even as the United States boycotted the event. The declaration highlights the urgency of tackling climate change, promoting renewable energy, and easing the debt burden on developing countries. The
Johannesburg – President Cyril Ramaphosa officially opened the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg on Thursday, delivering a firm, clear and historic address as South Africa became the first African nation to host the world’s premier economic forum. Standing before the G20’s vibrant multicoloured protea emblem, Ramaphosa welcomed heads of state
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa made history today as President Cyril Ramaphosa officially opened the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit, marking the first time the world’s most powerful economic forum convenes on African soil. Addressing heads of state, global institutions and international organisations, Ramaphosa delivered a forceful opening statement that set the
World leaders gather in Johannesburg for the G20 Leaders’ Summit Opening Session, marking the official start of South Africa’s G20 Presidency in 2025. The opening session sets the global agenda for economic transformation, climate action, inclusive development, multilateral reform, and strengthening cooperation between advanced economies and the Global South. With
MDNtv brings you live arrival coverage from the G20 Africa Summit, where world leaders, delegates and senior officials descend on Johannesburg for a pivotal gathering focused on development, security and Africa’s global role. We track every major arrival, key movements on the ground, and the build-up to the Opening Ceremony.
South Africa is at the helm of the G20 Presidency from December 2024 to November 2025, marking a historic moment to put Africa’s priorities front and center in global decision-making. Under the theme “Inclusive Growth for a Just World,” world leaders will tackle pressing issues such as climate change, inequality,
A recent hearing in the U.S. House of Representatives has drawn renewed attention to the rising insecurity and deadly attacks faced by Christian communities in Nigeria. Lawmakers stressed that the Nigerian government needs to do much more to prevent violence and protect vulnerable groups across the country. During the
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is prepared to begin “honest work” with the United States after receiving a draft peace plan aimed at ending the war with Russia. The proposal, reported by several U.S. outlets, suggests that Ukraine may have to give up parts of the Donbas region it
Former Deputy President Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, and Deputy President Paul Mashatile jointly addressed the media at the G20 Social Summit, offering a united front on South Africa’s priorities and the broader agenda of the Global South. The leaders explained how the G20 Troika — with South Africa
MDNtv brings you live arrival coverage from the G20 Africa Summit, where world leaders, delegates and senior officials descend on Johannesburg for a pivotal gathering focused on development, security and Africa’s global role. We track every major arrival, key movements on the ground, and the build-up to the Opening Ceremony.
