The New Development Bank: A Beginners’ Guide

By Vusi Mazimbuko and Gershwin Wanneburg The New Development Bank (NDB) is an international financial…

Russia chairs BRICS 2024: Steering multilateralism and inclusive global growth

Russia has assumed the chairmanship of BRICS for the year 2024 and according to an…

No formal notification from Argentina about BRICS, says South African govt spokesman

Argentina has not formally applied to withdraw from BRICS, said Clayson Monyela, a spokesperson for…

Argentina won’t join BRICS, says incoming foreign minister

Argentina will not be joining BRICS, the country's incoming foreign minister Diana Mondino said. Mondino,…

South Africa’s moral position on Palestine highlights its own failings at home

A rare thing happened in South Africa this month: the ruling party was widely applauded…

Nigeria keen to join BRICS

Nigeria, home to Africa's largest economy, is eager to join BRICS, the international alliance made…

Venezuela, with eye on BRICS, seeks closer relations with South Africa

Venezuela is getting closer to South Africa after submitting an application to join BRICS, the…

BRICS nations call for ceasefire in Gaza

BRICS countries called for a ceasefire in Gaza on Tuesday in an extraordinary summit arranged…

Five facts about Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei

Argentina elected right-wing economist/TV pundit Javier Milei as president on Sunday. Milei won 56% of…

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