Why Ghana formally apply to join BRICS - Wetin dem stand to gain?
Ghana has formally announced its intention to join the BRICS economic bloc to foster economic growth and diversify international cooperation. The government believes alignment with these emerging markets will support the president's long-term economic vision.
Why it matters
Ghana's move reflects a growing trend of African nations seeking to pivot toward non-Western economic alliances to strengthen geopolitical and trade influence.
Wia dis foto come from, GHANA FOREIGN MINISTRY
Ghana foreign affairs ministry announce say di kontri don apply to bicom member of BRICS.
According to di minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, "President John Mahama cabinet bin decide say Ghana go join BRICS."
E make di announcement for one joint press conference wit India foreign minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, wey visit di West Africa kontri.
"Di govment believe say BRICS dey offer ogbonge opportunity wey dey align wit di president vision of economic growth."
BRICS bring togeda eleven major emerging markets and developing countries of di world, wey include Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates.
E serve as useful platform for consultation and cooperation on contemporary issues plus issues of global political and economic governance.
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