South Africa's Absence Looms at G7: Ramaphosa Speaks Out
President Ramaphosa addresses South Africa's exclusion from the G7 summit, citing US pressure on France to rescind his invitation after Trump threatened to boycott the event.
Ramaphosa has publicly addressed South Africa's exclusion from the upcoming G7 summit, stating that it comes as no surprise given the US pressure on France to rescind his invitation. The South African president noted that this move followed a threat by President Trump to boycott the summit if Ramaphosa was in attendance.
The G7 summit, which brings together the leaders of the world's seven largest economies, is scheduled to take place in Biarritz, France from August 24-26. Ramaphosa was initially invited to attend, but that invitation was later withdrawn, reportedly due to US intervention.
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