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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Topic: Africa

Tech-savvy youth, abundant minerals—Africa is the next big player in semiconductor industry

Investing in Africa's semiconductor industry not just reduces supply chain risks but also fosters sustainable economic development and creates jobs.

With defence push, India looks to capture markets in Africa beyond western Indian Ocean

India’s defence sector is trying to penetrate the African market. But with China already extending significant influence, India must now play catch-up.      

India, US to explore collaboration in Africa at 2-day Washington DC dialogue

Two countries to discuss ideas and perspectives on ways to develop institutional, technical, and bilateral synergies in Africa.

More than 200 Nigerian school hostages released after around 2 weeks in captivity

The abductors had last week demanded a total of 1 billion naira ($690,000) for the release of the missing children and staff.

Khattar govt plans to help Haryana farmers get land in African nations. Farm leaders call it ‘jumla’

CM adviser says 6 countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya & Uganda, have already shown interest. Opposition, however, says this is easier said than done, asks 'where are the resources?'

India to fund solar energy projects in Africa, $25-mn infusion ‘gets in-principle nod’

India is pushing for realising Africa’s solar energy potential as part of International Solar Alliance (ISA). The sixth session of the ISA assembly is currently underway in Delhi. 

India pushes for investment in Africa for energy projects at International Solar Alliance meet

Africa ‘has highest potential of solar energy’ but accounts for ‘only close to 1.3% of global installed solar capacity’, with nearly 600 million people without access to electricity.

India ‘fifth superpower of the world’, says African Union Chair, thanks Modi for inclusion in G20

Speaking to media after conclusion of G20 Summit, African Union Chair and Comoros President Azali Assoumani addressed queries on China and said nobody has a ‘monopoly’ in Africa.

US-EU announce support for Angola-Zambia-DRC corridor as race for critical minerals heats up

On sidelines of G20, US and EU said they will support the development of a transport corridor connecting DRC’s mineral-rich Katanga to port of Lobito in Angola via Zambia.

How Africa is going to become a global supply chain powerhouse

As the African Continental Free Trade Area begins operations, with its rich natural resources and growing consumer demand, the continent will transform its economic fortunes.

On Camera

The killing of a Minnesota woman by ICE agent has awoken the ‘tech Left’

‘We all bear a collective responsibility to speak up and not be silent when we see things like the events of the last week,’ Jeff Dean, chief scientist at Google, wrote on X.

Coastal states Maharashtra, TN, Gujarat top India’s exports index, landlocked UP a surprise performer

Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.