The fate of Uganda’s LGBTQ population looks bleak as it gains BRICS membership
Uganda faced harsh repercussions when it passed anti-LGBTQ legislation in 2023. Activists fear that its…
As Cuba becomes a BRICS partner, should Donald Trump be worried?
After decades of stagnation, Cuba has the opportunity to enter into joint ventures with leading…
Has BRICS snubbed Nigeria?
A prominent academic has argued that Nigeria's partner-member status in BRICS is a slap in…
Brazil’s President Lula and Russia’s Putin discuss Ukraine war and BRICS relations
On January 27, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Round-up 31 January 2025
In this week’s round-up: Brazil's President Lula and Putin hold talks on Ukraine war and…
Bangladesh struggling to see benefit from New Development Bank
Despite becoming a member of the BRICS-led New Development Bank (NDB) over three years ago…
Nigeria’s new status as a BRICS partner sparks economic optimism and lively debate
Nigerian officials have stated this week that the country’s new partnership status with BRICS could…
We don’t want confrontation, says China, after Trump threatens BRICS
China reaffirmed that BRICS does not advocate for confrontation and does not target any third…
Trump mistakes Spain for BRICS country, repeats tariff threat
US President Donald Trump recently caused confusion by mistakenly referring to Spain as a member…
Round-up 24 January 2025
In this week's round-up: Donald mistakes Spain for BRICS member, sticks to tariff threat; Nigeria…
