Ghana applies for Brics membership

Ghana seeks to join Brics bloc to diversify trade and diplomatic options beyond Western powers.

“It will diversify our base and our partnerships and will also allow us to have more cooperation within the Global South framework”

Brics membership challenges

Ghana must convince all 11 existing Brics members it is a valuable new partner for the bloc.

Ghana's trade ties with Brics

Over 70 percent of Ghana's exports go to Brics countries including South Africa and China.

“Over 70 percent of our exports go to Brics countries, for example South Africa, China, India”

Brics trade growth

Brics members have grown trade over two decades through natural resources, manufacturing and technology.

Ghana's application timeline

Ghana took opportunity of Indian foreign minister's visit to seek support for Brics membership application.

Nigeria's position

Nigeria, West Africa's largest economy, has been a Brics partner since 2025 without applying for full membership.

Brics membership criteria

Brics require countries with regional and strategic global influence to join the bloc.

“They want countries that have some power”

Ghana's potential value

Ghana could highlight democratic stability and cultural influence over Nigeria's economic status.

“Ghana will say Nigeria has economic status, but we have cultural influence”