Pretoria says it will work to tackle inequality, also bring development priorities of African continent, Global South more firmly onto G20 agenda - Anadolu Ajansı

South Africa takes over the G20 presidency on Sunday, the first African country to lead the forum, though its focus on issues such as inclusive growth and climate change risks bumping up against the hard reality of trade wars and diplomatic tensions.

The G20 is a forum of the largest economies in the world who meet regularly to discuss the most pressing issues facing the global economy.

Poverty, unemployment and inequality will top South Africa's G20 presidency agenda. The Group of Twenty (G20) is an intergovernmental economic forum comprising 19 countries and two regional unions – the EU and AU.

Presidency more inclusive, a vibrant and dynamic African leadership style that emphasises participation, consultation and the common good must be embraced.

South Africa is poised to take over the leadership of the G20 on Sunday. This is the first time an African country is taking the presidency of a Group of 20 countries.