Why Japan snubbed SA for G7 summit

Host country says Africa divided on international issues and only AU can speak on behalf of the continent

23 April 2023 - 00:00

By Amanda Khoza

The Japanese government has confirmed that it excluded South Africa from the G7 Summit because it believes that South Africa can no longer speak for the continent on international affairs.

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