South Africa to Symbolically Hand Over G20 Presidency to “Empty Chair” Amid U.S. Absence

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Friday that South Africa will symbolically hand over the G20 presidency to an “empty chair” at next week’s summit, following the decision by the United States to skip the event. Ramaphosa also emphasized the importance of maintaining and repairing trade relations with Washington. U.S. President…