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Despite Ramaphosa's announcement, US participation at G20 still in doubt

US President Donald Trump has not confirmed whether he will attend the next G20 summit in Johannesburg in November. [...]

Published on 19/06/2025 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Despite Ramaphosa's announcement, US participation at G20 still in doubt

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The Pentagon appoints head of military cooperation for Africa

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All that gas: trade agreement goings-on between Pretoria and Washington

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Macron to make stop at Port Louis before November's G20 in Johannesburg

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