In a major diplomatic move, US President Donald Trump announced that the United States will boycott this year’s G20 Summit in South Africa, citing alleged mistreatment of white farmers in the country. Trump made the announcement on Friday, stating that no American government official will attend the summit, which is set to take place later this year. According to Trump, the decision stems from what he described as the “unfair and violent treatment” of white farmers in South Africa. The statement has drawn international attention and sparked a new wave of debate over U.S.-Africa relations and human rights issues. The South African government, however, has consistently denied accusations of systemic violence or discrimination against white farmers, calling such claims politically motivated. This boycott marks a rare move by a major global power to skip one of the world’s most significant international economic gatherings. Analysts suggest that the decision could strain diplomatic ties between Washington and Pretoria, especially as both nations have shared economic and security interests. The G20 Summit, which brings together the world’s largest economies, is expected to proceed as planned, but without American participation a move that could alter the tone of the discussions and the global power balance.


