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NIAS Area Studies
AFRICA MONITOR
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IN BRIEF
by Ryan Marcus
Ethiopia: Addis Ababa applies to BRICS bloc
On 30 June, Al Jazeera reported that Ethiopia has formally applied to join the BRICS bloc of emerging markets. Foreign ministry spokesperson Meles Alem stated that they expect a positive response from BRICS. Additionally he stated that Ethiopia would continue to work with international organisations to protect its interests ("Ethiopia applies to join the BRICS bloc of emerging economies," Al Jazeera, 30 June 2023)