West African social media is lighting up with posts promoting ties with BRICS nations.
Many users are calling for a “brighter future” through partnerships with non-Western powers.
In particular, platforms in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali are filled with pro-Russian and pro-Chinese content.
This surge coincides with the BRICS meeting in Russia, with posts echoing calls for a “new world order.”
The BRICS bloc, originally Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, recently welcomed new members.
These include Iran, the UAE, Egypt, and Ethiopia, showing its growing influence.
Facebook groups in the region, like one with 16,000 members, praise BRICS’ vision for Africa.
Posts highlight figures like Russian President Putin and claim North Korea is sending troops to Ukraine.
Experts see this social media chatter as a strategy to promote BRICS as a counter to Western powers.
Many believe it is a way to gain support from Africa’s military-led governments.
