SOUTH AFRICA, March 11 -- AFRICAs G20 is done and dusted. Like a teenage dream, it got a rude awakening as Realpolitik hit hard amidst Trump 2.0.

Overall, Africas G20 program outcomes were ‘more symbolism than substance. With no deals on African debt nor progress in peace and fair trade, Africa enters a complex geopolitical world.

The BRICS bloc steps in to deepen partnership potential.Current Realpolik means that the US and EUs increased military budgets, huge cuts in development aid, and trade wars mean that the BRICS bloc offers substantive development potential. But can African nations leverage these benefits? Lets unpack.

BRICS is an anchor of Multilateralism, and with AU, ASEAN, and G77, it is a natural partners. BRICS gian...