# Ghana seeks Brics seat amid competition

> Ghana aims to join Brics bloc but faces hurdles from Nigeria and other members.
- Title: Ghana seeks Brics seat amid competition · Allafrica | Shortify
- Summary: Ghana aims to join Brics bloc but faces hurdles from Nigeria and other members. Ghana seeks Brics membership to diversify trade but must convince members it…
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610100177.html
- Published: 2026-10-10T23:28:42+00:00
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- Topics: ghana, brics, nigeria, seattle, nfl, trade, global south, united nations, news, world, politics
## 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
## Key takeaway

Ghana seeks Brics membership to diversify trade but must convince members it has regional influence over Nigeria.