Building Bridges: BRICS Alliance paves way for African integration

As the 15th edition of the BRICS summit approaches, the alliance should soon expand, with the arrival of several African countries in particular.

Made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, with a contribution reaching 31.5 % of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023 against 30.7% for the G7, the BRICS are considered the current major emerging powers.

Anil Sookal, the South African ambassador to the BRICS…