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South Africa

November 27, 2025

Trump announces blocking South Africa from attending 2026 G20 meeting in U.S.

“At my direction, South Africa will not be receiving an invitation to the 2026 G20, which will be hosted in the great city of Miami, Florida, next year,” Mr Trump declared.

Trump sitting with Ramaphosa
November 25, 2025

Shettima returns to Abuja after G20, AU–EU summits

Mr Shettima had departed South Africa on Sunday for Luanda after a successful outing at the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg.

November 23, 2025

Shettima departs South Africa for AU-EU summit in Angola

The meeting is scheduled to hold from Monday to Wednesday in the Angolan capital, Luanda.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
November 22, 2025

UN chief urges G20 to lead with vision, passion

The UN chief is attending the summit to push for economic and climate action.

United Nations
November 21, 2025

Shettima arrives South Africa for G20 Summit

Mr Shettima will engage foreign leaders and development partners on issues relating to the economy, security, climate change, among others.

Shettima disembarking from a plane
November 21, 2025

Shettima to represent Tinubu at G20 summit in South Africa

Mr Nkwocha said Mr Shettima’s trip to South Africa was necessitated by Mr Tinubu’s decision to stay back in Nigeria and attend to security concerns in the country.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
November 20, 2025

Google increases Africa commitment with AI Skilling Blueprint, $2.25 million

Google has announced that it is stepping up its commitment to closing the skills gap on the continent by launching the artificial intelligence Skilling Blueprint for Africa.

Google
November 19, 2025

Tinubu bows to pressure, postpones foreign trips as terrorists intensify attacks

President Tinubu was scheduled to leave Abuja today to attend the 20th G20 Summit of leaders in South Africa and thereafter proceed to Luanda to attend the 7th AU-EU Summit.

Screenshot of Kwara church attack; Tinubu sleepin
November 19, 2025

World leaders rally to strengthen fight against AIDS, TB, malaria

World leaders will converge in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Friday for the Global Fund’s 8th Replenishment Summit.

Ramaphosa and Keir
November 18, 2025

Tinubu to visit South Africa, Angola despite violent kidnapping of 25 schoolgirls in Nigeria

Mr Onanuga said in a statement on Tuesday that Mr Tinubu will first visit Johannesburg, South Africa, before proceeding to Angola.

Tinubu boarding plane