20th G20 Summit

The 20th G20 Summit was held in November 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

• The first G20 Summit hosted in Africa, focusing on Global South priorities under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability”.

Organised by

• Convened under the G20.
• Hosted by South Africa as the G20 Presidency.

Key Outcomes

• Adoption of the Johannesburg Leaders’ Declaration (122 paragraphs).
• Support for UN Security Council reforms to ensure equitable representation.
• Launch of Cost of Capital Commission for global financial reform.
• Endorsement of Mission 300 to expand electricity access in Africa.

Declaration highlights

• Emphasis on Ubuntu philosophy and multilateralism.
• Strong condemnation of terrorism.
• Push for climate finance expansion (“billions to trillions”).
• Focus on women ....