IntelliBRICS

There is an ancient African proverb which says that when elephants fight it is the grass that gets trampled. This has certainly been the case in the war between Russia and NATO in Ukraine. When these military giants collided, African states were caught in the crossfire. Poverty and interest rates increased, along with the prices for much needed fuels, foods, and fertilizers. While direct trade exposure is relatively low, Africa still relies on Russia and Ukraine for key input