Diplomatic Tension Escalates as South Africa Rejects Handover to US Chargé d’Affaires Amid G20 Boycott
By Abiola Olawale The conclusion of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg was overshadowed by a diplomatic rift, as South Africa rejected a United States government proposal for a Chargé d’Affaires to accept the ceremonial handover of the rotating G20 presidency. This dramatic escalation follows the US decision to rule out "official" participation in the summit,…
November 24, 2025 • News










