BRICS Continues to Grow: Zimbabwe and 20+ Countries Compete to Join

The wave of BRICS expansion is reaching a new momentum. This economic bloc continues to grow as Zimbabwe officially applies to become a member, along with dozens of other countries also submitting applications to join. This trend demonstrates how countries around the world are increasingly interested in seeking alternatives to the Western-dominated global financial system.

Zimbabwe’s Application Receives Strong Support from BRICS Leaders

After Indonesia officially joined in 2025, the BRICS structure now includes 11 member countries that are continuously expanding. Zimbabwe, as part of the regional expansion efforts in Africa, has submitted its application and is awaiting final approval from the founding countries.

The good news is that Zimbabwe has received positive signals from three key players within the organization. Russia, South Africa, and Brazil—as the backbone of BRICS—have shown support for Zimbabwe’s membership proposal. This support reflects the inclusive strategy adopted by the economic bloc to strengthen influence across various continents.

Global Expansion Wave: Dozens of Countries Want to Join the Growing Bloc

The Zimbabwe application phenomenon is not an exception but part of a much larger expansion trend. More than 20 other countries have also applied to join BRICS during the same period. Bahrain, Malaysia, Turkey, and Vietnam are some of the countries seeking membership in this organization.

The massive interest from different parts of the world indicates that BRICS has grown into an increasingly attractive economic power for developing countries. The bloc offers a platform to reduce dependence on the international monetary system dominated by the US dollar and other Western financial institutions.

With this momentum, BRICS continues to grow not only in the number of members but also in its geopolitical and economic influence on the global stage.