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Topic: 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.

Russian mercenary chief Prigozhin posts first video since mutiny, suggests he is in Africa

In a Telegram video, Prigozhin speaks of making Russia greater on all continents & Africa more free. He is seen standing in a desert area in camouflage with a rifle in his hands.

How Niger coup could unleash political & economic proxy wars in Africa’s crucial Sahel region

Last month’s military takeover of uranium-rich Niger was the 8th coup over the last three years in Sahel — a region that is of interest to world powers such as US, France and Russia.

Putin tells African leaders Russia respects their Ukraine peace proposal, is carefully studying it

African leaders presented their peace initiative last month to both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy but it has failed to gain traction with either side.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.