US Boycotts G20 Summit in South Africa Amid Diplomatic Tensions
The United States initially boycotted the 2025 G20 summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa, citing concerns over South Africa's policies and unsubstantiated claims against the country. This boycott led to heightened diplomatic tensions between the US and South Africa and affected the dynamics of the summit. However, the US later reversed its boycott and expressed a desire to participate in the summit after ongoing discussions. Despite the US boycott and domestic protests, South Africa successfully hosted the G20 summit, marking the first time the event was held on the African continent. Subsequently, in 2026, President Donald Trump announced South Africa's exclusion from the 2026 G20 summit in Miami, citing diplomatic disagreements and allegations of human rights abuses, which South Africa denies. The US also halted aid to South Africa, citing alleged mistreatment of a US representative and unverified claims of persecution against white Afrikaners.
