BRICS

BRICS — expanded multilateral grouping of Global South nations focused on trade, finance, development, and international governance, reflecting geopolitical divisions.

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May 2026
19 MayCapital News
NEW DELHI, India, May 19 — Deep divisions over the escalating conflict in West Asia overshadowed the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting held in New Delhi on May 14–15, forcing member states to forgo a traditional joint communiqué and instead issue a Chair’s Statement and Outcome Doc …
BRICS Advances Core Agenda Despite Divisions Over Middle East Conflict at Delhi Meeting
April 2026
28 AprCapital News
… Its role in securing African Union membership in the G20, supporting African inclusion in BRICS, and backing reform of the UN Security Council underscores a broader ambition to strengthen Global South cooperation. …
India–Africa Summit Signals Strategic Reset in Trade, Energy and Global South Partnerships

World & Region

Africa should seek processing, trade parity with Russia, analyst says

The News

Kenyan analyst Raphael Obonyo argues that African countries should demand greater participation in production, processing, and trade in partnerships with Russia, moving away from exporting raw materials and importing finished goods at higher costs. He identifies agriculture, energy, transport, and infrastructure as critical sectors for deepened investment and cooperation, and calls for technology transfer and skills development to strengthen African productive capacity.

30 October 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 30 October

Africa should seek processing, trade parity with Russia, analyst says
Kenyan analyst Raphael Obonyo argues that African countries should demand greater participation in production, processing, and trade in partnerships with Russia, moving away from exporting raw materials and importing finished goods at higher costs. He identifies agriculture, energy, transport, and infrastructure as critical sectors for deepened investment and cooperation, and calls for technology transfer and skills development to strengthen African productive capacity.
30 October 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 27 October

Indonesia seeks expanded Kenya trade ties, $690m bilateral volume
Indonesia is seeking to deepen its $690 million trade relationship with Kenya through new investments in healthcare, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and industrial development. The Indonesian Ambassador invited Kenyan businesses to an Indonesia Nairobi Expo on November 26–27 to explore partnerships in vaccine production, energy, aviation, and value addition.
27 October 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 19 September

Opinion piece on Kenya's potential BRICS membership benefits
The Standard publishes an opinion article examining why joining BRICS could be an appealing proposition for Kenya, discussing the relationship between public and private sectors.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 17 September

Ramaphosa rests on medical advice, pauses public engagements
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has stepped back from public engagements on the advice of his medical team to rest and recover. Cabinet ministers will represent him at scheduled engagements where possible.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 11 September

Xi advocates Global South cooperation at BRICS and SCO summits
Chinese President Xi Jinping is attending the BRICS summit in New Delhi following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, with both multilateral engagements focused on galvanizing solidarity and cooperation across the Global South. The BRICS and SCO members jointly account for more than half the world's population and about 30 percent of the global economy.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 9 September

BRICS summit signals Global South demand for governance influence
As BRICS leaders prepare to meet in New Delhi on September 12–13, the expanded grouping reflects the Global South's push for greater influence over trade, finance, development, and international governance decisions. The group has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia alongside its original members.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 3 September

Xi urges Middle Eastern countries to oppose external interference
Chinese President Xi Jinping, on his first visit to Cairo in a decade, urged Middle Eastern countries to oppose "external interference" and said Beijing was ready to work with regional states to safeguard maritime shipping amid the US-Iran conflict.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 26 August

China reports gradual resumption of cooperation with India
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said cooperation with India was "gradually resuming" during talks with India's National Security Advisor in Beijing, with both countries committed to maintaining peace in their shared Himalayan border region.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 12 June

China calls for enhanced global dialogue to bridge geopolitical divides
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for enhanced mutual trust and deeper understanding through global dialogue to cross geopolitical divides, outlining a four-pronged strategy emphasizing mutual respect, equality, a people-oriented approach, and balancing traditional culture with modern innovation.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 7 June

South Africa, India strengthen trade and strategic ties
South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile is visiting India to strengthen trade, investment and strategic cooperation between the two countries, meeting with Indian President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The visit underscores the nations' deep historical ties and shared commitment to South-South cooperation amid global economic uncertainty.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 5 June

India and Venezuela boost energy partnership amid Gulf crisis
India and Venezuela are strengthening ties in the energy sector, with New Delhi describing Caracas as a preferred partner. Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, focusing on cooperation in upstream and downstream energy projects as global oil supplies have been disrupted by the Middle East crisis.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 19 May

BRICS skips joint communiqué due to Middle East divisions
The BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in New Delhi on May 14–15 failed to produce a traditional joint communiqué due to deep divisions over the West Asia conflict, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE aligned with the United States and Israel, while Iran opposed. The 11 member states and 10 partner countries instead issued a Chair's Statement and Outcome Document reflecting unresolved disagreements on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and maritime navigation rights.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 28 April

India–Africa Forum Summit returns May 31 after nine-year hiatus
The fourth India–Africa Forum Summit, scheduled for May 31 in New Delhi after a nine-year delay since 2015, aims to reset bilateral engagement in trade, energy and development partnerships. Africa is the largest recipient of India's overseas development assistance, with over $10 billion extended through Lines of Credit across 41 countries.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →