WASHINGTON (AN) — U.S. President Donald Trump ratcheted up the tension with South Africa, ordering a U.S. boycott of the G20 Johannesburg Summit this month over alleged discrimination against white Afrikaners.
South Africa's foreign ministry shot back on Saturday that Trump's remarks were "regrettable" and his claims unsubstantiated. "South Africa’s focus remains on its positive global contributions," it said. "Drawing on our own journey from racial and ethnic division to democracy, our nation is uniquely positioned to champion within the G20 a future of genuine solidarity, where shared prosperity bridges deep inequalities."
