In a significant diplomatic move, Trump has announced that South Africa will not be invited to the upcoming G20 summit to be held in the U.S. in 2026. This decision follows claims from Trump regarding alleged horrific human rights abuses in the country. The announcement comes after a lackluster G20 summit recently held in South Africa, which has seen a boycott from the U.S. and escalating tensions between the two nations. While the G20 leaders in South Africa managed to adopt a declaration, they did so amidst U.S. pressure and a notable absence from various key leaders including Trump. This situation has opened a leadership opportunity for other nations, particularly China, as geopolitical fractures within the G20 continue to grow.