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Africa Demands Greater Control Of Strategic Resources

A growing number of African governments are adopting tougher policies to assert greater control over their natural resources, signaling a decisive shift away from decades of exporting raw materials toward building domestic industries that can generate jobs, technology and long-term economic growth.
July 27, 2026

BRICS Adds 13 New Partner Countries

The BRICS alliance has officially expanded by adding 13 new nations as partner countries, marking a significant step in the bloc’s growth and influence on the global stage. Watch: The new partner nations include Algeria, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria,
October 24, 2024

Putin Unveiled Symbolic ‘BRICS Banknote’ at Kazan Summit

At the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russian President Vladimir Putin was presented with a symbolic “BRICS banknote,” symbolizing the collective economic and political collaboration among the bloc’s member nations. The note, adorned with the flags of the five founding countries—Russia, China, India,
October 24, 2024

BRICS Expands Membership as Global Influence Grows

The BRICS bloc, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has officially expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This move highlights the growing influence of BRICS on the global stage, particularly in pushing for
October 23, 2024

IMF Growth Forecast for 2024 Highlights BRICS Momentum

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its global growth forecasts for 2024, with BRICS economies outpacing many developed nations. India leads the way with a projected growth rate of 7.0%, positioning itself as one of the fastest-growing major economies. China follows
October 23, 2024

G7 vs BRICS: A Comparative Analysis of GDP in 2024

The G7 and BRICS represent two major economic blocs, each wielding significant influence in the global economy. In 2024, a comparison of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) between these groups highlights shifting dynamics in economic power. G7 Nations (2024 IMF Projections): United
October 23, 2024

Ghana’s Speaker Adjourns Sitting Indefinitely

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has adjourned sitting in the House amid vacant seats controversy This decision was made in a House filled with National Democratic Congress (NDC) legislators who had occupied the Majority side of the aisle. The New Patriotic Party
October 22, 2024
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