South Africa has been excluded from the upcoming G7 summit in France due to US boycott threats, sparking tensions between the two countries. The decision was made by the French government, with South Africa initially blaming the US for pressure on Paris.

South Africa announced Thursday that it has been excluded from the G7 summit in France this June, sparking tensions with the United States. Initially blaming Washington for pressure on Paris, Pretoria later backtracked, emphasising ongoing diplomatic engagement.