In a surprising turn of events, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the United States has expressed a desire to reverse its initial boycott and participate in the G20 summit taking place in South Africa. Ramaphosa indicated that discussions were ongoing regarding US involvement, despite some denials from the White House regarding a change in stance. The summit, which is historic for being held in Africa, continues to move forward with or without the US, as other world leaders collaborate to address pressing global issues. While a US official may attend the G20 handover, they are expected not to engage in the discussions, leaving a notable absence of American leadership at the summit.