G20 Summit

UK Prime Minister Arrives South Africa For G20 Summit

November 21, 2025 2:57 am

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer arrived in Johannesburg on Friday for the start of the G20 summit, a global meeting of major economies that will proceed without the United States after President Donald Trump chose not to attend.

Starmer’s visit is part of a broader effort to position the UK as an active player in trade and investment across Africa. The prime minister plans to highlight opportunities for British firms at a time when Downing Street views the continent as a key source of future economic growth.

Ahead of the summit, Starmer toured a Johannesburg rail depot where trains …

G20 Summit South Africa: Security Tightened Ahead Of Protests

November 20, 2025 7:21 am

South African police and army units staged a high-profile parade in Johannesburg on Wednesday, showcasing helicopters and motorcycle units in preparation for expected protests surrounding the Group of 20 (G20) leaders’ summit this weekend.

Authorities have reinforced security with 3,500 additional police officers and placed the army on standby under the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure, which coordinates the country’s police, military, and intelligence agencies for major events.

Deputy National Commissioner for Policing Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili said demonstrations are anticipated not only in Johannesburg but also in other major South African cities. “We will allow that right [to …