Africa contributes 54 UN member states to the bloc, which is hosted by India during the major geopolitical summit.

The entities involved

• Africa →

  continent

  • China and Russia are competing for economic influence in Africa, with Russia seeking deals while avoiding Western dependency.18:27
  • Africa Energy Bank was formally established in Abuja, Africa, with Helmy Ghazi appointed as its first president.17:42
• BRICS →

  association of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates

  • BRICS grouping confirmed its membership, including China, India, Brazil, Russia, and South Africa, amid Trump's tariff threats.06:56
  • Mozambique is strengthening its engagement with the BRICS grouping and expanding bilateral ties with key members like Russia, China, India, and Brazil.Fri 19:19

Related events

• African institutions, including the Pan-African Parliament and African Union, are calling for continental unity and greater representation in the UNSC.Jul 28
• During the BRICS summit, India and Narendra Modi pushed for major reforms in global institutions, including a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.Sep 10
• The BRICS bloc was founded in 2013 with aims to partner with Africa for development, involving South Africa and Jacob Zuma.Sat 20:57
• The international community is observing deepening trade relationships involving India, China, and Africa, alongside hosting a flagship summit for African leaders.Aug 18
• A summit was held on January 1, 2025, calling for expanded cooperation in trade and energy across Africa.Thu 23:42