Tinubu to attend G20 in Johannesburg, AU–EU meeting in Luanda

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave Abuja on Wednesday for a two-nation diplomatic tour that will take him first to Johannesburg, South Africa, and subsequently to Luanda, Angola, government sources say.

The short trip places Nigeria among African leaders joining global and continental summits this week as capitals prepare for high-level negotiations on finance, trade and development.

In South Africa, Mr. Tinubu is scheduled to participate in the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit, which is set to run on November 22–23 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. Organizers say the meeting will convene heads of state from the major economies alongside representatives of the African Union, the European Union and international financial institutions to discuss themes such as inclusive growth, debt relief, climate resilience, the energy transition, food systems and the governance of artificial intelligence.

Nigeria’s attendance underscores its bid to shape discussions affecting developing nations and the Global South.

Following the G20, the presidential delegation will proceed to Luanda to take part in the 7th African Union–European Union (AU–EU) Summit. The Angola leg is expected to offer Nigerian officials an opportunity to engage with African and European counterparts on strengthening partnerships for investment, infrastructure and security cooperation on the continent.

Nigerian officials framed the double-stop visit as an effort to deepen bilateral and multilateral ties while seeking support for initiatives that advance domestic reforms and regional stability.

Statehouse communications indicate the invitations to these events were extended by the respective host chairs, reflecting the routine practice of continental leaders coordinating meeting rosters through mutual invitations.

Observers say the summits give President Tinubu platforms for bilateral talks on the sidelines — a chance to press for trade, finance and energy commitments that could back Nigeria’s economic priorities.

Analysts will be watching for any announcements on debt restructuring, investment pledges, or joint initiatives addressing food security and energy transitions that could be announced after the meetings.