Date
09 May 2025
Harare, Zimbabwe, 09th May 2025: AFRODAD wishes to clarify it will not accept nor be part of the C20 leadership as stated in a press release by The Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Government South Africa, on 08th May 2025. The press release sought to draw a close to the leadership stalemate that halted preparations of Civil Society Organisations participation in the ongoing South African Presidency of the G20. The press release by DIRCO erroneously labelled AFRODAD partner, the Economic Justice Network (EJN) as the reason for the breaking down of mediation talks attempted to resolve the stalemate over leadership of the C20. AFRODAD, therefore, takes this opportunity to categorically refute and disassociate itself from the press release issued by DIRCO on 08th May 2025.
AFRODAD’s Executive Director, Mr Jason Rosario Braganza said “AFRODAD does not agree with the contents of the press release, and we are not going to associate with it. There are several other channels to engage with the G20 process and we can ensure our constituency’s voice is heard throughout South Africa’s Presidency of the G20. Of paramount importance is shared Pan-African principles and values towards making Africa a Rule Maker not a Rule Taker!”
Read the full press release!