However, it would provide impetus and enable African countries to shake off the structural gridlock that has mostly shackled these nations, despite their best efforts. With the BRICS mechanism, either through outright membership or more concerted outreach, they can gain a clear understanding of the transformative impact of BRICS. The Ukraine conflict has awakened African countries to the mortal dangers of geopolitical alliances and bloc confrontation. During the Cold War, African countries insulated themselves from the ideological and military confrontation through the Non-Aligned Movement. South Africa, the summit chair, has already invited all African countries and many other countries from the Global South.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 14, 2023 01:22 UTC