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TopicIndia-Africa

Topic: India-Africa

Punjab CM Mann slams Modi’s trips & honours given by ‘small’ nations, MEA calls comments ‘unwarranted’

Narendra Modi has just returned from a 5-nation visit. Opposition Congress, too, took a swipe at the PM for his frequent foreign trips.

Modi makes diplomatic push in Africa, says continent must not be just a ‘source for raw materials’

Without mentioning China, the PM outlined New Delhi’s case as an alternative development partner to African nations, calling for a future defined not by power, but by partnership.

Bihar ki beti in Trinidad & Tobago, Madhubani in Argentina—Modi’s poll messaging on foreign tour

The Bihar elections are still a few months away, but Modi's political messaging featured the state during his five-nation tour, first in Trinidad and Tobago, and then in Argentina.

Africa’s mineral wealth meets India’s energy goals. Here’s how New Delhi can pursue trade

India is acquiring critical mineral assets in Congo, Tanzania, and Mozambique and has secured 9,000 sq km in Zambia for copper and cobalt exploration, adding a new dimension to its resource diplomacy.

China is elevating relations with Africa. Why its $51 billion funding is highly misleading

The last India-Africa Forum Summit took place in New Delhi way back in 2015, and significant shifts in global geopolitics and geoeconomics have occurred since then.

‘Strong ties:’ Zimbabwe VP in Delhi to attend the 19th CII India-Africa biz conclave

Foreign secy said Chiwenga’s participation reinforces India’s commitment to a stronger and collaborative relationship with Africa.

India’s economic sway in Africa is far behind China’s but ‘trump cards’ yet to be played

India is believed to have several ‘trump cards’ for the continent, one of them being MSME sector. Triangular projects & strategic investment can further propel its influence in Africa.

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.

Maritime, defence ties, ‘building on vaccine goodwill’: Decoding Jaishankar’s tours to Uganda & Mozambique

EAM Jaishankar visited both African countries earlier this month. Analysts say it'll likely set stage for next India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) and may bode well for India at UN.

On Camera

Ghafoor is a jungle call. The Bads of Bollywood song is a war cry for partygoers

While we roll our eyes at the lyrical disaster of Ghafoor, the beat drops, and suddenly we are nodding our heads like we have discovered the anthem of the season.

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.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

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.