GermanyGerman Foreign Minister Wadephul met his South African counterpart Lamolla during his four-day visit to South Africa. The meeting focused on South Africa's exclusion from the December 2026 G20 summit in the U.S., which President Trump had decided to exclude South Africa from. Lamolla criticized the decision, emphasizing South Africa's status as a founding member of the G20. Wadephul pledged Germany's support for South Africa at the summit. The discussion also touched on broader geopolitical issues, including the Gaza conflict, where South Africa accuses Israel of genocide while Germany supports Israel's right to self-defense. Wadephul also addressed the need for Africa to have a permanent seat on the UN Security Council and expressed concerns over Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced exchange between German and South African foreign ministers regarding South Africa's exclusion from the G20 summit. It includes both perspectives—South Africa's criticism of the U.S. decision and Germany's diplomatic stance. While there are clear differences in views,
