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South Africa has accused Washington of exerting pressure on France, prompting Paris to withdraw Pretoria’s G7 summit invitation, escalating diplomatic tensions and raising questions over Western influence.
South Africa, Africa’s only G20 member, is set to skip a key G20 finance meeting in Washington, underscoring rising diplomatic tensions with the United States over global economic policy.
US officials warn their patience with South Africa is wearing thin as diplomatic rifts deepen over Russia, trade, and regional security, raising risks for key bilateral ties.