"The preparations were actually perfect. Anything else will be overkill,"
"It does make me feel proud. We're also representing the entirety of Africa."
"It comes at a time when the world is starting to recognize that Africa is central to solving a lot of the global challenges,"
"global growth and stability depend on whether the African continent's trajectory is good or bad."
Johannesburg is preparing to host the G20 summit on November 22–23, with extensive preparations already underway. Organizers and experts describe preparations as thorough and caution that additional measures would be overkill. Young South Africans express pride in representing the African continent. South Africa aims to balance its BRICS membership while maintaining trade relationships with Western democracies. The South African presidency emphasizes solidarity, equality, and sustainability. Africa's demographic growth, expanding share of the global workforce, and control of critical minerals position the continent as central to addressing global challenges and enabling green growth. Washington is boycotting the Johannesburg summit amid soured relations and recent USAID aid cuts.
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