Africa

India reiterates support for Africa; calls its exclusion from UNSC a “historical injustice”

India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Yojna Patel emphasized India's support to the cause of Africa by highlighting…

1 month ago

African representation in both permanent, non-permanent categories will be indispensable part of UNSC reform: India at UN

Vowing its support, India has strongly asserted that African representation in both permanent and non-permanent categories will be an indispensable…

3 months ago

Indian expedition team climbs Mt Kilimanjaro, hoists largest flag

An expedition team from the Ministry of Defence, led by 'Divyang' Uday Kumar, made history on Thursday by hoisting the…

3 months ago

US lawmaker introduces bill to counter China’s ‘negative’ environmental impacts in African countries

US lawmakers Young Kim and Colin Allred introduced the 'Stopping PRC Environmental Exploitation and Degradation Act' (SPEED), which intends to…

3 months ago

India affirms commitment to strengthening African role in global security, development

In a powerful address to the United Nations Security Council, India's Permanent Representative, Ruchira Kamboj, reiterated India's unwavering commitment to…

6 months ago

Serum Institute of India ships its first batch of Malaria vaccines to Africa

In a major feat, the Serum Institute of India (SII) has shipped its first set of R21/Matrix-M Malaria vaccine doses…

6 months ago

Russia discusses visa-free travel agreements with Asian, African, Middle Eastern countries

Russia's Foreign Ministry announced that they are negotiating visa-free travel agreements with some countries in Asia, Africa and the Middle…

8 months ago

Tanzania backs ‘powerhouse’ India as dependable partner and leader of Global South

India's growing stature as the leader of the Global South, an all-weather friend of Africa and a rising global power…

1 year ago

India and Italy look afresh at new military partnership in strategic waters of Indian Ocean

Deeply involved in European-led maritime missions in the Indian Ocean and beyond, Italy reckons that expanding defence ties with India…

1 year ago

India likely to carry forward G-20 spirit in World Bank-IMF annual meet in Morocco, to focus on Global South

With focus now shifting to the forthcoming World Bank-International Monetary Fund annual meet to be hosted in Morocco this month,…

1 year ago

After Jaishankar, Army Chief’s visit to Zanzibar shows India’s outreach to Africa, Global South

Army Chief General Manoj Pande's visit to Zanzibar, a small Island off the coast of mainland of Eastern Africa, before…

1 year ago

Army chief’s visit to Tanzania spotlights India’s rocking Global South story

Army Chief General Manoj Pande's ongoing visit to Tanzania – one of India's reliable partners on the east coast of…

1 year ago

India’s human-centric approach to Africa will be on test as demand for critical minerals soars

Along with critical minerals, demand for copper is rising rapidly in India with its aim to attain net-zero carbon emission…

1 year ago

Why India’s Africa Outreach is ‘human-centric’ unlike China’s ‘capital-centric’

The African Union’s entry into G20 heralds a new chapter of India’s increasing footprint in the African continent. The bloc…

1 year ago

Setback for China as Nigeria shuts down shady titanium mining company

A Chinese company which had been mining titanium ore "quietly" and without any authorisation documents has been shut down by…

1 year ago

India and Kenya likely to build warships to keep Indian Ocean shipping lanes safe

Continuing with its efforts to enhance security of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), especially on the eastern coast of Africa,…

1 year ago

Situation in Niger alarming, war could destabilise Africa’s Sahara-Sahel region warns Russia

The Niger conflict is showing signs of further escalation with Russia on Friday warning that any military solution to the…

1 year ago

Russia seeks Turkey’s help for sending food to Africa amid Ukraine war

After terminating the United Nations-backed Black Sea Grain Initiative last month, Russia is looking at Turkey to facilitate unimpeded exports…

1 year ago

France readies evacuation of its citizens, European nationals from uranium-rich Niger

As massive street protests and violence grips Niger's capital Niamey, France on Tuesday afternoon announced that it will begin evacuation…

1 year ago

Russia distances itself from Niger coup, seeks restoration of constitutional order

A day after videos showing protesters in Niger chanting pro-Russia and anti-France slogans went viral on social media, Moscow on…

1 year ago

Putin backs PM Modi’s pitch for G20 membership of African Union

A growing number of countries, including Russia, are now backing India's call seeking African Union's reinforced presence in international forums,…

1 year ago