AU, South Africa in G20 – Advancing Africa’s Priorities

Addis Ababa, March 28,2025 (ENA)—The virtual dialogue is underway to explore key issues impacting Africa’s progress, such as reforming the global financial architecture, climate adaptation, digital public infrastructure (DPI), and health, focusing on Africa’s positioning in the G20.

The online event under the “Fridays of the Commission” series, titled: “African Union and South Africa in the G20: Effective Advocacy for Africa’s Priorities.”

This timely dialogue is anticipated to provide actionable recommendations on how the AU can leverage South Africa’s G20 Presidency in 2025 to advance Africa’s priorities.

It will also review the AU’s positioning in the G20 following its historic first year as a full member.

Africa has a unique opportunity to shape the global agenda following the AU’s accession to the G20, according to the African Union’s media advisory.

 With four consecutive G20 Presidencies from the Global South and South Africa set to preside in 2025, the AU is well-positioned to push for key reforms that support Africa’s development, the advisory added.

Thus, this session focuses on reform of the global financial architecture, Climate adaptation strategies, digital public infrastructure (DPI), health financing and sustainable development Africa’s positioning within the G20 during and beyond South Africa’s Presidency.