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Trump: the wave of the right and the plight of the left
Donald Trump's presidency has triggered a seismic shift in global politics, empowering right-wing movements while challenging traditional alliances.
BRICS+ Series: Political Persecution or Justice? Bolsonaro's Case Strains US-Brazil Relations
As former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro faces potential imprisonment, his son's appeal to the Trump administration highlights the complex web of US-Brazil relations. This analysis explores the historical US influence in Latin America, current economic tensions, and the shifting global alliances reshaping international politics.
Trump 2024: The looming impact on Brazil’s political landscape
As Trump enters the White House again, Brazil faces a potential diplomatic crossroads. With President Lula strengthening ties with BRICS nations and moving away from US influence, Trump is set to dramatically reshape South American politics and challenge Brazil’s current trajectory.
Xi Jinping calls for global unity to combat hunger and poverty at G20 summit
At the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, President Xi Jinping emphasises the need for global cooperation to eradicate hunger and poverty, outlining China’s commitment to sustainable development.
BRICS Summit 2024: Here’s why South Africans should care
South Africa could benefit immensely from its BRICS partnership due to the number of economic benefits.
Dearth of US leadership displayed at UN General Assembly
Today the entire Middle East region is worse off than it was three years ago and while Biden may have spoken out against apartheid in South Africa in the 1980s, as he mentioned in his UNGA speech, he fails to speak out against apartheid in Israel today, the writer says
G20 in 2025: Can South Africa follow Brazil’s Big Development agenda?
At a time when the UN prepares for its historic Summit of the Future 2024, Brazil has anchored its G20 presidency on the UN Sustainable Development Goals agenda, the writer says.
Ramaphosa and other world leaders react to Trump rally shooting
Leaders globally spoke out against political violence and expressed their support for those affected by Saturday's shooting, which killed one bystander and left two other spectators critically wounded.
Bolivian army chief arrested after coup attempt
Bolivian President Luis Arce on Wednesday slammed an attempted “coup d'etat”.
SA’s new GNU navigates multiple headwinds in a dynamic global order
By Ashraf Patel2024 has been the big bonanza election year highlighting the chaos and discontents with democracy, with a mix of volatile outcomes. Elections in BRICS nations India and South Africa have eroded the power of incumbent ruling parties. The forthcoming UK, French and US election outcomes are scheduled to be fascinating.
Lula committed to advancing African solidarity at summit
OPINION: As Africans, we can safely say that Africa has always been close to Lula’sheart and this visit, his first foreign visit as the G20 president, illustrates that, again for Lula, Africa lies at the heart of his G20 agenda for this year, writes Wesley Seale.
Nation’s shift to the right has implications for BRICS
OPINION: Just as much as Javier Milei’s presidency looks set to turn Argentina’s domestic policy on its head, his presidency presents a potential turning point for the country’s foreign policy, writes David Monyae.
Ramaphosa reiterates call for ICC to probe war crimes, calls for UN rapid deployment force
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he believes BRICS can play a role in finding peace in the Middle East.
Ramaphosa convenes BRICS meeting on Gaza crisis
President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead discussions on the crisis in Gaza in a virtual meeting to be attended by BRICS leaders, including President Xi Jinping of China, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil, Russian leader Vladimir Putin, and the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.
How China, Brazil promote cooperation among developing countries
China is ready to work with Brazil to deepen all-round practical cooperation and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
Ramaphosa and G20 leaders promise to build on progress made
President Cyril Ramaphosa and leaders of Brazil, India and the US want the G20 to address global challenges.
De-dollarisation needs more debate
OPINION: There is definitely a great push for de-dollarisation, given that most countries are by now irritated by the extent to which the US dollar has been highly weaponised to bully anyone who dares think differently from the US, writes Prof Bonke Dumisa.
This is what Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE said after BRICS invitation
The 15th BRICS Summit has wrapped up in Sandton, Johannesburg, with Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates invited as new member states.
LIVE BLOG: Argentina, Ethiopia, Iran, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates will become BRICS members
The 15th BRICS Summit kicked off at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa on Tuesday. Argentina, Ethiopia, Iran, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates will be admitted as members of BRICS. The leaders unveiled the Johannesburg II Declaration. Follow IOL’s live coverage.
Africa continues to be exploited by world institutions, says UN
Guterres was speaking during the BRICS-Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue sessions chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday morning.
BRICS leaders adopted the Johannesburg II Declaration which reflects key messages on global economic, financial and political importance
The summit concluding in Sandton, north of Joburg, is the first summit to be hosted in person since the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent global travel restrictions.
The expansion of BRICS is now a reality
Countries that have been accepted into the BRICS fold include Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
BRICS on the cusp of expansion, leaders discuss strengthening the bloc
Xi and Putin have suggested that the expanded group be referred to as “BRICS Plus” and among those seeking inclusion are Algeria, Egypt, Argentina, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates.
LOOK: Pro and anti-BRICS marchers flex muscles in front of Indian Consulate in Durban
One group was against having the BRICS Summit, calling it a ‘club of the corrupt’, while the other group said the formation is needed and South Africa is already reaping benefits by being part of it.
BRICS leaders have agreed on expansion plan and guidelines to allow more countries to join bloc, says Naledi Pandor
The leaders from the BRICS nations have adopted a document that sets out guidelines, principles and processes to consider for countries who want to join the stable.