Ghana to submit formal application to join BRICS

Source: Hespress | Original Published At: 2026-10-07 14:33:03 UTC

Key Points

• Ghana's foreign minister said the government has decided to submit a formal application to join BRICS.
• The government is preparing the application and hopes to receive support from current BRICS members.
• Ghana has contacted India to seek assistance with joining the group.
• The move is presented as a way to diversify Ghana's international partnerships, expand economic development, attract investment, and promote industrialization.
• The minister said BRICS membership should complement, not replace, Ghana's traditional partnerships.
• The article states that BRICS accounts for about 40% of global GDP and nearly half of the world's population.