A Bigger BRICS Aims to Shake Up Geopolitics: Next Africa Special
An illuminated sign at the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Aug. 22.
Photographer: Leon Sadiki/BloombergWelcome to Next Africa, a newsletter on where the continent stands now — and where it’s headed.
The BRICS group of emerging market powers has been considering adding new members for years, but could never agree.