South Africa's Ramaphosa calls for G-20 unity to address global challenges

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called for unity among G-20 nations to address global issues like climate change, conflicts, and food insecurity. He emphasized the need for coordinated responses amid rising geopolitical tensions during a meeting in Johannesburg. South Africa took over the G-20 presidency from Brazil in December, becoming the first African nation to lead. Ramaphosa plans to focus on global cooperation, debt relief for developing countries, and climate finance ahead of the upcoming summit in November. The U.S. response has been mixed, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio skipping the meeting in protest. Tensions have increased due to differing priorities, particularly regarding climate change and U.S. domestic issues.