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Ghana pursues BRICS partner status amid economic and security concerns

BRICS partnership Ghana foreign policy South Africa evacuations xenophobic violence US trade tariffs

Ghana is pursuing partner-country status with the BRICS economic bloc, a move approved by the Cabinet to diversify economic partnerships and attract investment. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa stated that the decision aligns with Ghana’s non-aligned foreign policy and aims to support industrialization. However, the move has drawn criticism from analysts who warn of potential economic exploitation of Ghana’s natural resources and the risk of being overwhelmed by industrial giants like China and India. Additionally, the shift has raised concerns regarding potential trade retaliations from the United States, following threats by President Donald Trump to impose heavy tariffs on countries aligned with BRICS or those attempting to replace the US dollar.

Separately, the Ghanaian government has completed the repatriation of 1,964 citizens from South Africa following episodes of xenophobic violence. Minister Ablakwa assured the public that the government remains prepared to conduct further evacuations should the security situation for Ghanaians in South Africa deteriorate further. He noted that since 2025, Ghana has successfully evacuated more than 6,300 nationals from various distress situations globally, including missions in Libya, Myanmar, and Cambodia.

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BRICS · Donald Trump · Elvis Botah · Ghana · Government of Ghana · Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa · South Africa · United States

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Don't See Immigrants As Parasites – Ablakwa Urges Africans [opemsuo.com]
Ablakwa: Church of Pentecost Sheltered Ghanaians Fleeing SA Riots [chale.news]
Ghana : près de 2 000 ressortissants rapatriés d’Afrique du Sud après des violences xénophobes - Kaweru Infos, Site d'information et d'actualités [www.kaweru.com]
Ghana risks 10% to 100% tariffs on exports to US under Trump’s threats as it moves to join BRICS – Otec 102. 9 FM [otecfmghana.com]
BRICS Not the Savior!: Why Joining BRICS is a Dangerous Distraction from Ghana’s Bleeding Reality [thehighstreetjournal.com]
Ghana risks economic exploitation under BRICS – Dr Elvis Botah warns [onuaonline.com]
Ghana demande son adhésion aux BRICS en tant que pays partenaire [www.nouvelles-du-monde.com]
Ghana will resume evacuations from South Africa if lives are threatened – Ablakwa [ghanaiantimes.com.gh]
Ghana’s BRICS bid raises fears of possible US tariff penalties [theghanareport.com]
Ghana is ready to evacuate more citizens from South Africa if Situation worsens – Ablakwa [starrfm.com.gh]
Ghana to pursue BRICS partner status while protecting existing alliances [ghanaguardian.com]
Ghana risks economic exploitation under BRICS – Dr Elvis Botah warns [3news.com]
Ghana risks 10% to 100% tariffs on exports to US under Trump’s threats as it moves to join BRICS [www.myjoyonline.com]