G20 JOHANNESBURG 2025: AFRICA'S LONG-OVERDUE TURN ON THE GLOBAL STAGE

The G20 code represents the (group of twenty) developed nations in the world.

- Ajinde Oluwashakin

Introduction

It was born in 1999 out of the womb of the group of seven (G7) most developed nations globally. It came into being to foster dialogue and cooperation on economic and financial matters, among themselves and the rest of the world. The G20, as a global development forum, represents over 85 per cent of global gross domestic product (GDP). It comprises 19 countries and two continental organisations, the European Union and the African Union, meeting regularly to discuss issues relating to international financial stability, trade, climate change, and sustainable development, among other global issues. In all of these issues, Africa's development is at its lowest ebb, which needs to be addressed for its rightful place on the global stage. India held the G20 Presidency, from 1 December 2022-30 November 2023. Brazil held the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2023-30 November 2024. South Africa took its turn of the G20 Presidency from 1 December 2024-November 2025. The annual summit will be held from 22—23 November 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa.

G20 Johannesburg 2025

The 2025 G20 Conference going to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, is significant in certain respects.