The BRICS alliance of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa convened in Johannesburg to discuss the possibility of inducting additional members and exploring alternatives to reduce dollar dependency in intra-member trade. This meeting, attended by leaders from the member nations, also saw participation from over 60 global leaders, including 54 African heads of state. […]
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