African Union and BRICS: mutual interests and shared values

In 2024, two new African nations—Ethiopia and Egypt—joined BRICS, opening a new chapter in the group's engagement with Africa. This expansion of African representation not only reinforces BRICS' dedication to South-South dialogue but also signals a broader shift toward a polycentric world, where Africa is increasingly emerging as an independent force in global affairs.

This article delves into the evolution of the African track in BRICS, tracing its journey from outreach efforts and BRICS+ formats to the continent's evolving representation at the subregional level following the 2024 expansion.

The authors, Daria Zelenova, Head of the Centre for African Strategy in BRICS at the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Tamara Andreeva, Junior Researcher at the same centre, explore the challenges related to Africa’s deeper integration with #BRICS. They pay special attention to whether further expansion might jeopardise the established dialogue format and the institutional flexibility that have been key to BRICS' success.

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