African Union advocates strengthening BRICS-Africa alliance

Source: Jornal Económico | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 16:28:52 UTC

Key Points

• The African Union president called for strengthening the partnership between BRICS and Africa, particularly in energy and water infrastructure.
• Speaking at the closing of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Evariste Ndayishimiye said access to clean water and sanitation is a top priority for the African Union this year.
• He identified transport and energy as key sectors for Africa's economic transformation.
• He welcomed BRICS member states' support for the UN resolution on the "Correct the Map" initiative, which seeks to replace traditional map projections with models reflecting Africa's true scale.
• The article noted that China will assume the BRICS presidency in 2027 after India's current presidency.