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Topic: Africa

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.

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.

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Moon madness has taken over modern dating. A waning crescent is the best time to ghost

Alongside buying into the grift that is dating apps, the girlies are also installing astrology apps like Astrotalk to investigate the same tired mystery—will he ever text back?

Africa’s blue economy is booming. What it can learn from Asia

Aquaculture is the fastest growing food sector in Africa, offering significant returns on investment for all involved and achieving the continent’s goals for food security, dignified livelihoods and economic growth.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.