{
  "id": 12725511,
  "title": "Expert: African countries want to be part of BRICS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/expert-african-countries-want-to-be-part-of-brics",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T17:53:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/expert-african-countries-want-to-be-part-of-brics/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Many African nations are eager to join the BRICS alliance in order to engage in meaningful dialogue and partnerships on equal terms, according to Kinfu Tafesse Zenebe. Zenebe, a senior expert and researcher, made these remarks during a TV BRICS programme titled \"BRICS Dialogue\". He argues that BRICS' inclusive approach, focusing on equality, resonates with African countries' aspirations for fair international organizations. African nations are interested in BRICS due to its diverse areas of cooperation, such as economic, cultural, and banking collaborations. They seek equal dialogue with BRICS members like Russia, China, and India on critical issues like food security and access to clean water. For instance, Russia could offer valuable agricultural expertise to address these challenges. Ethiopia, one of BRICS' newest members, has made a conscious decision to align itself with the group to bolster domestic reforms. With a significant population growth, Ethiopia faces the critical task of providing ample food and employment opportunities for its expanding populace. Zenebe also highlighted Ethiopia's international experience, noting that the country hosts the headquarters of the African Union and a UN branch, and recently achieved a trade turnover of US$11 billion. When asked about the potential next member of BRICS, Zenebe suggested Zimbabwe. Ethiopia officially joined BRICS on January 1, 2024, during Russia's chairmanship of the group, alongside Egypt, Iran, and the UAE. Ethiopian Ambassador Uriat Cham Ugala stated that BRICS membership has propelled Ethiopia to a higher level of economic development.",
  "summary": "Kinfu Tafesse Zenebe, President of the Union of African Diasporas in Russia, explains why African countries are seeking to join the group The post Expert: African countries want to be part of BRICS appeared first on KBC Digital .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}