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Press statement on G20 Summit in SouthAfrica
Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment & Management (CECIC) welcomes the historic G20 Summit taking place on African soil for the first time. With global leaders gathering in Johannesburg, the issue of crippling sovereign debt which continues to limit development and climate action across Africa has finally been placed at the centre of global discussions.
CECIC Executive Director Edwin Mumbere emphasized that “this is the moment for Africa to finally speak for itself.”The G20’s renewed focus on debt justice, reflected in the finance ministers’ first major debt statement since 2020, creates a rare opportunity for African nations to influence decisions that directly affect their people.
Heavy debt burdens continue to undermine essential services such as education, healthcare, and climate resilience. A new report led by former South African Finance Minister Trevor Manuel highlights how the current global financial system disproportionately harms African economies a reality felt most sharply by young people across the continent.
CECIC stands with civil society, youth movements, and regional partners in demanding fair, people-centred solutions. Meaningful debt relief would allow African governments to invest in jobs, innovation, social services, and environmental sustainability strengthening the future of millions.
As the world watches Johannesburg, CECIC calls on global leaders to deliver real action, not promises. Africa’s voice must shape the decisions that shape its future.
