Poland is expected to take South Africa’s place during the US G20 presidency, according to US secretary of state Marco Rubio, who said Washington has removed South Africa from the table. It is not immediately clear if the US will push for Poland to be officially adopted as a G20 member or if it will attend as a guest.

Many of South Africa's priorities, especially a focus on climate change and its impact on developing countries, have met resistance from the U.S., which is boycotting the talks.

The host country's agenda focuses on more help for poor countries against climate crisis and to reduce debt burden.

White House rejects Ramaphosa’s claims on the U.S. G20 boycott, escalating a diplomatic dispute as South Africa pushes ahead with its agenda.

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The United States government has indicated that it has had a “change of mind” and wants to participate at the Group of 20 summit in South Africa in a reverse of its boycott, the South African president said Thursday. South African ...

South Africa's President Ramaphosa reveals US interest in joining G20 summit at the last minute. This unexpected move follows earlier US boycott threats over alleged persecution of white farmers.

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The United States government has indicated that it has had a “change of mind” and wants to participate at the Group of 20 summit in South Africa in a reverse of its boycott, the South African president said Thursday. South African ...