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The African Union joins the G20 in victory for the Global South

The African Union joined the Group of 20 leading economies at its summit on Saturday, giving the continent broader representation in the often-divided bloc as host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to portray his country as a voice for the Global South.

Radio France Internationale

African Union joins G20 as permanent member; PM Modi says it will strengthen 'voice of Global South'

All member countries of the G20 accepted PM Narendra Modi's proposal to bring the key bloc of the Global South to the high table of the world's top economies. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India seeking greater voice for developing world at G20, but Ukraine war may overshadow talks

It’s never been easy for the leaders of the world’s largest economies to find common ground, but the global ramifications of Russia’s war on Ukraine mean even greater challenges for meaningful agreement at the Group of 20 meeting this year

The Independent UK

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Everyone's talking about the Global South. But what is it?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says his country is “becoming the voice of the Global South."

The Independent UK

India's rising geopolitical clout will be tested as it hosts the G20 summit

As host of the G20 leading economies this year, India has pledged to put the concerns of developing countries front and center and make sure they're not left behind

The Independent UK

Can a divided G20 summit in India still set the global agenda?

It represents 85 percent of global GDP. But deep fissures and absent leaders raise questions about its future.

Al Jazeera

Global South seeks democratic, diversified re-globalisation: Jaishankar

Jaishankar: Global South must seek re-globalisation that is more diversified, democratic; G20 must address debt, finance, sustainable dev., climate action, food security, women-led dev.; need for resilient, reliable supply chains, strategic autonomy; investment, trade, tech decisions must benefit Global South.

The Hindu

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How the BRICS nations failed to rebuild the global financial order

At its launch almost a decade ago, the BRICS nations’ New Development Bank (NDB) was celebrated as a chance for countries across the Global South to break free of the US-dominated IMF and World Bank and rewrite the rules of financing global development. But while the number of nations signed…

France 24

India welcomes consensus-based approach to expand BRICS: PM

One of the main issues that is forming the backdrop of the expansion-related dialogue at BRICS is Russia’s quest to create an alternative to the G-7-driven global political-economic model. This has acquired urgency since the western nations unleashed economic sanctions against Moscow after Mr. Putin launched the war against Ukraine…

The Hindu

India ‘fully supports’ BRICS expansion as summit continues

South African officials say more than 40 countries from the Global South have shown interest in joining the BRICS bloc.

Al Jazeera

PM Modi, South African President Ramaphosa discuss regional & multilateral issues of mutual interest

PM Modi met South African President Ramaphosa in Johannesburg to review bilateral ties, exchange views on regional & multilateral issues & strengthen the Global South.

The Hindu

Can BRICS end ‘apartheid’ against the Global South?

As the grouping of five emerging economies meets in South Africa, here’s what to expect.

Al Jazeera

BRICS a platform to discuss concern for the Global South...: PM Modi while leaving for Johannesburg

'This summit will provide a useful opportunity for BRICS to identify future areas of cooperation and review institutional development.' Read further on Dynamite News:

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Can BRICS create a new world order?

Dozens of nations want to join the club as an alternative to the US-led order. But internal fissures could limit BRICS.

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The Times of India

BRICS 2023 summit: Common currency, membership expansion, Ukraine on agenda

South Africa hosts a summit of the BRICS group of nations and others in the Global South next week who are seeking to balance Western dominance of the world order while dealing with their own internal divisions.

The Times of India

India, Brazil and rest of global south break away from the US-led world order

NEW DELHI: Let Trade Run Free. Tie your currency to the US dollar. Align your foreign policy with America’s. The US and its Western partners wrote these economic rules, a cornerstone of the world order prevailing since World War II. Now developing countries, often called the Global South, are quietly…

France 24

Deadly Russian strike on east Ukraine kills several on residential estate

Two Russian missile strikes on the east Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, including on a residential building, killed at least five people and wounded 31 others, Kyiv said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian troops are creating conditions to advance forward step-by-step and have the initiative on the battlefield, Ukraine's commander-in-chief said on Monday. Read…

The Conversation

Will Ukraine be able to win over the Global South in its fight against Russian aggression?

I was running from my home in Kyiv as the Russian army occupied Bucha, Gostomel and Irpin in the early stages of its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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Fortune

Mozilla is probing TikTok’s role in elections

The Mozilla Foundation launched a research division last month to investigate the influence of online platforms on elections in the Global South.

The Conversation

The Global South is on the rise – but what exactly is the Global South?

The unwillingness of many leading countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to stand with NATO over the war in Ukraine has brought to the fore once again the term “Global South.”

France 24

Exclusive: EU Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen announces fresh aid to Niger

Talking Europe interviews Jutta Urpilainen, the EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, who is in charge of overseeing official development assistance. She announces exclusively on FRANCE 24 a fresh €66 million package for Niger, to be spent on education. Urpilainen stresses that development aid is part of geopolitical competition, and that…

The Conversation

Paris hosts summit to secure debt relief and climate cash for developing countries

On 22 and 23 June, Paris is hosting a summit for a “New Global Financing Pact” at the Palais Brogniart. Heads of state, international organisations and representatives of civil society will be gathering to discuss ways to boost solidarity toward the Global South. The aim is also to contribute to…

The Week

Active nonalignment: the Global South’s new foreign policy in face of Ukraine war

Boston University’s Jorge Heine explains why the Global South is seeking to maintain good relations with both the United States and China.

The Hindu

PM urges G-20 agri ministers to focus on ensuring food security

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his video message to G-20 Agriculture Ministers meet urges them to realilse they shoulder the responsibility of future of humanity

The Conversation

South Africa's role as host of the BRICS summit is fraught with dangers. A guide to who is in the group, and why it exists

South Africa will host the BRICS summit in August 2023. The event could offer the country an opportunity to exercise leadership in the BRICS’ efforts to reform the arrangements for global economic governance and in supporting sustainable and inclusive development in Africa and the Global South. However, the opportunity has…

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