Ghana's cabinet has given the green light to a decision to formally apply to join the BRICS geopolitical and economic bloc, according to the country's foreign minister.

Ghana’s cabinet has given the green light to a decision to formally apply to join the BRICS geopolitical and economic bloc, according to the country’s foreign minister.

  • someguy3@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    5 days ago

    South Africa joined in 2009, while countries including Ethiopia, Iran and Indonesia have joined over the past few years. Other members include Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

    Had no idea.

    Not sure if count many of these as emerging economies. So is this for countries short of the G8 that want their own group, or for actual emerging?