SEVILLE, SPAIN - As global leaders prepare to gather for the BRICS summit, this weekend, the focus turns to Africa’s role within this powerful bloc of emerging economies.
Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, are not just strategic allies, they are also key trading partners for the continent.
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China alone accounts for over R4.935 trillion rand in trade with Africa over the past 15 years.
But beyond trade figures lies a bigger question: how can BRICS support Africa’s growth in a way that ensures the continent retains the value of its resources?
To answer this question eNCA spoke to former Mauritian president Ameenah Gurib-Fakim.