Africa: At 18th BRICS Summit, Évariste Ndayishimiye Calls for Strengthened Alliance

Source: Africa 24 | Original Published At: 2026-09-18 13:08:07 UTC

Key Points

• On 13 September 2026, Burundian President and AU Chairperson-in-Office Évariste Ndayishimiye closed the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on behalf of the African Union.
• He called for a strengthened strategic partnership between BRICS and Africa, prioritizing infrastructure, energy, and water resource management.
• Ndayishimiye reaffirmed Africa's desire to build durable, mutually beneficial bilateral relations and advance continental integration into the global economy.
• He thanked India for its BRICS leadership and role in supporting the African Union's permanent membership in the G20.
• He praised South Africa's G20 presidency for amplifying the voice of Africa and the Global South.
• He highlighted water, sanitation, energy, and transport as essential pillars for Africa's economic transformation and regional development.