BRICS Stories

Ethiopia moves to ditch US dollar in trade as BRICS-led de-dollarisation gains momentum

Mwangi Maina | Jul 15, 2025

Amid BRICS expansion and rising multipolar interests in Africa, Ethiopia’s strategy could signal the beginning of a regional shift in monetary policy,...

Ghana and India: Narendra Modi’s visit rekindles historical ties

The Conversation | Jul 04, 2025

Narendra Modi’s trip to Ghana in July 2025, part of a five-nation visit, is the first by an Indian prime minister in over 30 years. The two countries’...

Uganda officially joins BRICS, marking a new era of global collaboration

Mwangi Maina | Jan 01, 2025

The Partner State status, introduced to foster deeper collaboration, enables these nations to actively engage with BRICS initiatives and contribute to...

Russia seeks more control over global food prices with BRICS grain exchange

Reuters | Oct 19, 2024

President Vladimir Putin wants to build up BRICS as a counterweight to the West in global politics and trade.

BRICS countries condemn 'unprecedented' Israeli violence in Gaza

Amina Wako | Jun 12, 2024

They urged the implementation of relevant UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolutions and the UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution 2720, emphasising the n...

Ethiopia's wealth to grow at 5th fastest rate in BRICS

Ibrahim Omar | Jan 31, 2024

Ethiopia’s wealth will grow 75 per cent between 2023 and 2024, according to the inaugural BRICS Wealth Report released Wednesday by London-based inves...