BRICS expansion, the growing conversations around de-dollarization, and the focus on reshaping global governance signal a shift toward a multipolar world.

With countries like Ethiopia, Iran, Egypt, and the UAE joining the bloc, BRICS’s influence is growing, challenging the dominance of traditional Western-led alliances. This transformation presents opportunities and challenges for Africa, opening doors to new partnerships, funding, and trade routes while requiring careful navigation of competing geopolitical interests.

This dialogue offers a platform to analyze the implications of the summit outcomes and explore the opportunities for Africa in this new geopolitical reality. The dialogue will explore how Africa can strategically position itself to benefit from the evolving dynamics within BRICS. 

We will focus on the role of strategic diplomacy and collaborative partnerships and how Africa’s regional bodies like the African Union and ECOWAS can engage with the expanded BRICS to advance the continent’s interests.