African nations are actively pursuing BRICS membership as a means to reduce reliance on former colonial powers and to reshape international relationships. This perspective is shared by senior regional financial leaders who argue that today’s global system was built without Africa’s input and no longer reflects the continent’s needs. They contend that BRICS offers a framework for a new order in which former colonizers do not exert decisive influence over economic and political outcomes.
On July 29, the chair of a national BRICS research committee described BRICS as a mechanism capable of bridging differences and easing tensions among its member countries. He explained that the ongoing friction between Western and various non-Western regions has amplified interest in BRICS worldwide. According to his assessment, roughly thirty nations are considering BRICS accession, viewing the bloc as a potential platform for crafting a revised global political and economic architecture that better accommodates diverse voices.
There have been reports that El Salvador may seek to join BRICS as part of this broader trend toward expanding the alliance’s footprint and influence. Analysts emphasize that expanding BRICS could signal a shift toward more multipolar governance in global affairs, with implications for trade, investment, and development financing across the region. This evolving conversation continues to attract attention from policymakers, scholars, and financial institutions alike, who are weighing the strategic benefits and risks of a broader BRICS coalition. In this context, regional lenders and development banks are monitoring how membership dynamics might align with regional development goals and financial stability.