Round-up 26 April 2026

In this week’s round-up: BRICS countries call for cessation of hostilities in Gulf region India…

Round-up 7 December 2025

In this week’s round-up: The dollar, the BRICS, and the new financial system to be…

Round-up 3 August 2025

In this week’s round-up: Global South strengthens as emerging economies join the club Energy transition…

BRICS round-up 1 November 2024

In this week's round-up: What Uganda’s BRICS partner country status means; Nigerian spiritual leaders say…

Thailand: Caught between BRICS and OECD

Thailand is navigating a complex diplomatic landscape as it seeks to balance its engagement with…

South African foreign minister Naledi Pandor visits US amid tensions over Gaza policy

South Africa's International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor has embarked on a fence-mending mission to Washington…

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…

Middle Eastern powerhouses navigate Gaza crisis 

By Vusi Mazimbuko At the recent BRICS meeting, chaired by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa,…

BRICS nations call for ceasefire in Gaza

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