In a sensational and game-changing address at the BRICS summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa’s firebrand President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed that over 20 countries are clamoring to join the BRICS conglomerate. From Algeria to Vietnam, nations across continents are lining up, eager to be a part of this elite group, pushing the boundaries of what BRICS could look like in the future.

But Ramaphosa didn’t stop there. In a bold move, he criticized the United Nations Security Council, demanding its transformation into a “more inclusive, more effective body.” His fervent call championed a Security Council that truly upholds global peace and security, challenging the world order as we know it.

Ramaphosa passionately emphasized that the worth of BRICS transcends mere numbers, hinting at a bigger vision. “BRICS must foster alliances with nations sharing its ambitions and outlook,” he asserted, painting a picture of a diversified assembly of countries with varying political systems but united in their aspiration for a more equitable global order.

In a world growing “increasingly complex and fractured,” as Ramaphosa keenly observed, where polarized factions are replacing multilateralism, he stood tall, advocating for a global system that champions fairness, inclusivity, and above all, the interests of the world’s citizens. “We don’t want a world ruled by raw power or one-sided decisions, but by principles that benefit everyone,” he declared.

Touching upon recent international tensions, Ramaphosa praised the ‘Africa Peace Initiative’s efforts in collaboration with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Highlighting the pressing need to return displaced children from Ukraine to their homes and the exchange of prisoners of war, he reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to diplomacy, mediation, and dialogue as the sole paths to durable peace.

  Algeria, BRICS, Cyril Ramaphosa, Johannesburg, South Africa, UN Security Council, Vietnam, Vladimir Putin