Zimbabwe Aims to Join the BRICS Bloc in Its Global Expansion Phase

ImpermanentLossFan · 2026-02-05T13:16:22+00:00

Zimbabwe seeks to join BRICS to strengthen its international standing and diversify its alliances. With the support of influential countries, its candidacy reflects a growing interest in alternatives to traditional financial structures.

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2026-02-05 13:16:22

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Beyond traditional financial structures, Zimbabwe has set its sights on an international positioning strategy through its formal candidacy to BRICS. The African nation aims to become a full member of this group, which has experienced unprecedented growth, establishing itself as a counterbalance to Western hegemony in the global economic system.

The Context of the Economic Bloc’s Expansion

BRICS, currently comprising 11 members after Indonesia’s inclusion in early 2025, has become a magnet for emerging economies seeking to diversify their international alliances. The organization offers Zimbabwe and other aspirants a platform to strengthen their trade and financial ties independent of traditional Western-dominated institutions.

Regional Support for Zimbabwe’s Candidacy

Political backing has been a key factor in this effort. Russia, South Africa, and Brazil, as influential members of the bloc, have expressed their support for Zimbabwe’s inclusion. This backing is not coincidental but reflects shared strategic interests in the African region and the aim to strengthen South-South relations that characterize BRICS’s philosophy.

The Wave of Applications: Beyond Zimbabwe

What stands out most in the current landscape is the domino effect triggered by BRICS’s expansion. Over 20 countries from various regions—ranging from Bahrain and Turkey in the Middle East to Malaysia and Vietnam in Southeast Asia—have submitted their own applications. This movement highlights the growing attraction toward alternatives that offer independence from conventional financial systems.

Perspectives for Zimbabwe and the Future of the Bloc

Zimbabwe’s inclusion would significantly strengthen BRICS in the African continent, solidifying its presence in a strategically important region. While the bloc continues to evaluate pending applications, Zimbabwe remains awaiting definitive responses from member states, with promising prospects given the favorable position of the bloc’s main proponents.

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