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South Africa Takes Lead as First African Nation to Chair G20

The South African government assumed the presidency of the G20, making it the first African country to lead the group of powerful nations. The year-long term officially begins on December 1, 2024, and lasts for a year.

President Cyril Ramaphosa said he was honored to take over the presidency from Brazil at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. "It is an honor to take over the G20 presidency for the next year on behalf of the people of my country," Ramaphosa said. Ramaphosa plans to make it a civil society-driven event, telling G20 leaders that this is a bridge between them and those whose lives are impacted by their decisions.

The G20 bloc consists of 19 countries, the European Commission, and the African Union.

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