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South Africa’s push for a permanent Y20 council met strong resistance, exposing divisions on climate, gender and technology and leaving the forum without a final communiqué
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

G20’s youth forum split over wording and accountability structure

For the first time in 14 years, the G20 youth engagement group (Y20) closed its summit last week without issuing a communiqué — the set of recommendations that usually feeds into…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
5 min read
South Africa hosts the G20 leaders summit this weekend. (@G20org/X)
AFRICAN PRIORITIES

G20 think tanks call for an overhaul of IMF and World Bank financing model

The Think Tank 20 group submitted its policy recommendations to representatives of G20 leaders halfway into South Africa’s presidency

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
5 min read
National sovereignty has been a key undercurrent from delegates representing the Global South.
AI GOVERNANCE

G20 youth confront challenges of multilateral cooperation, national sovereignty

The Y20 summit revealed disparities in youth-driven calls for climate justice, inclusive growth and sovereignty between the Global South and North

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
7 min read
As Türkiye’s bid gains traction, Brics will keep growing its ability to impact global discussion and policy.
BRICS EXPANSION

Türkiye’s Brics bid: A strategic shift toward multipolarity and Global South solidarity

Türkiye’s application reflects how appealing and strategically important Brics has become

  • Imran Khalid
5 min read
Then Minister of Justice and Correctional Services of South Africa Ronald Lamola speaks to press members after the hearing of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands on January 12, 2024. (Photo by Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu via Getty Images)
ARTICLE

Ronald Lamola’s appointment signals continuity in South Africa’s foreign policy

The new minister needs to involve young people as he sets out to cement the country’s position as a vocal advocate for human rights and international justice

  • Mpilo Cele
4 min read
Geolocation of a US air strike area. (Image: Amnesty)
CHINA

Imagination and pragmatism are needed to navigate a world in shock

We are facing at least eight systemic challenges at the same time. Here are three things that could pull us back from the brink

  • Bertrand Badre
  • Yves Tiberghien
6 min read