Historic African-Led Summit Tackles Climate, AI, and Equity
The 20th G20 Summit kicked off in Johannesburg on November 22, 2025, marking Africa’s debut as host of the world’s premier economic forum. 🌐 With climate financing, food security, and AI governance topping the agenda, this year’s summit is spotlighting the priorities of the Global South like never before.
China-South Africa Partnership Takes Center Stage
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the summit, pledging to deepen their "all-round strategic cooperation." 💼 Li emphasized China’s commitment to expanding partnerships in tech, green energy, and infrastructure, framing it as a win for both nations and the broader Global South.
Youth Demand Action on Climate and AI Ethics
As protests erupt outside the summit venue, young activists are pushing leaders to address two critical gaps: funding for climate adaptation in developing nations and guardrails for AI development. 🌱🤖 South Africa’s presidency has vowed to make these issues non-negotiable in the final communiqué.
