{
  "id": 13366759,
  "title": "BRICS: We're being strategic, we're looking at our national interest - Ablakwa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/brics-were-being-strategic-were-looking-at-our-national-interest",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T08:26:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/brics-were-being-strategic-were-looking-at-our-national-interest-ablakwa"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has stated that Ghana is strategically considering its national interests in its decision to join BRICS. He explained that the government's aim is to expand Ghana's economic options and diversify its international partnerships, while also strengthening engagement with countries in the Global South and fostering deeper South-South cooperation. Ablakwa revealed that the Cabinet of President John Dramani Mahama has decided for Ghana to become a partner country in BRICS, with the intention of gradually progressing towards full membership as circumstances evolve. He emphasized that this move could provide Ghana with alternative economic and diplomatic partnerships, diversify the country's base and partnerships, and enhance cooperation within the Global South framework. The Minister also announced plans for Ghana and India to deepen cooperation in various sectors, including railway development, pharmaceuticals, ICT, defence, agriculture, science, and technology. Two Memorandums of Understanding have already been signed between the two countries, focusing on agriculture and science and technology. BRICS, which currently comprises 11 core member nations and 10 partner countries, represents approximately 49.5% of the global population and 40% of world GDP. The organization serves as an informal economic powerhouse aimed at amplifying the voice of the Global South and countering Western-dominated institutions.",
  "summary": "Cabinet’s decision to join BRICS is that Ghana should begin as a partner country.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "BRICS: Cabinet’s decision is that we should begin as a partner country - Ablakwa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/brics-cabinets-decision-is-that-we-should-begin-as-a-partner-country",
        "published": "2026-10-10T08:07:28.000Z"
      }
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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."
}