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.

South Africa’s G20 presidency – the first for an African nation – may perhaps be the most challenging yet, given the broader political climate.

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.

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.