Tanzania, March 27 -- South Africa's presidency says France has withdrawn an invitation for President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the upcoming G7 summit, citing pressure from the United States, in a move that highlights growing diplomatic tensions between Pretoria and Washington.

Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said the government was informed through diplomatic channels that France had rescinded the invitation after what he described as sustained pressure from the US.

According to the presidency, Washington had allegedly threatened to boycott the summit if South Africa was included.

The G7 summit, scheduled to take place in Evian-les-Bains, France, is expected to bring together leaders of the world's largest advanced economie...