Maduro suggests that Venezuela’s BRICS membership is almost certain

On January 28, President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela announced that the country is on its…

What could a Ghana-BRICS membership look like?

Ghana, with its rapidly growing economy, rich natural resources, and strategic location in Africa, presents…

Opinion: Trump’s America will be forced to grapple with a rising BRICS

Russian President Vladmir Putin, under sanctions and pressure from the United States and its allies,…

BRICS and G20: Competition or collaboration for the Global South agenda?

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa sits at the helm of the G20 this year,…

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…