Africa

After Pakistan, Chinese companies face armed attacks in resource rich AfricaAfter Pakistan, Chinese companies face armed attacks in resource rich Africa

After Pakistan, Chinese companies face armed attacks in resource rich Africa

After Pakistan, armed attacks on Chinese workers are on a rise in resource-rich African countries where Beijing continues to increase…

2 years ago
How India is becoming a force for the good in the Western Indian OceanHow India is becoming a force for the good in the Western Indian Ocean

How India is becoming a force for the good in the Western Indian Ocean

Western Indian Ocean (WIO) is an often-overlooked strategic theatre in the Indo-Pacific region. The region is defined as the one…

2 years ago
Africa emerges lucrative market for Indian rice exportersAfrica emerges lucrative market for Indian rice exporters

Africa emerges lucrative market for Indian rice exporters

Notwithstanding restrictions, India’s rice exports to Africa have jumped during the current financial year. During the April-January period this financial…

2 years ago
Caught On Camera: Lucky boat passengers escape angry hippo’s ominous chargeCaught On Camera: Lucky boat passengers escape angry hippo’s ominous charge

Caught On Camera: Lucky boat passengers escape angry hippo’s ominous charge

Considered to be very aggressive and blessed with sharp teeth, hippopotamus is known for attacking and charging boats and even…

2 years ago
Xi Jinping eyes Africa to fulfil his lofty dreamsXi Jinping eyes Africa to fulfil his lofty dreams

Xi Jinping eyes Africa to fulfil his lofty dreams

On October 22, 2022, President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) predictably won his third term as…

3 years ago
Will 4,300-foot-long tunnel found under Ancient Egyptian temple lead to Cleopatra’s tomb?Will 4,300-foot-long tunnel found under Ancient Egyptian temple lead to Cleopatra’s tomb?

Will 4,300-foot-long tunnel found under Ancient Egyptian temple lead to Cleopatra’s tomb?

Queen Cleopatra has always been an enigmatic personality of ancient Egypt. A woman who ruled the powerful kingdom of Africa…

3 years ago
India sharpens focus on East Africa with new round of naval exercisesIndia sharpens focus on East Africa with new round of naval exercises

India sharpens focus on East Africa with new round of naval exercises

As it ended Saturday, the first-ever India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral (IMT TRILAT) maritime exercise began a new chapter in the Indian Navy's…

3 years ago
India offers defence hardware to African countries to counter Islamic StateIndia offers defence hardware to African countries to counter Islamic State

India offers defence hardware to African countries to counter Islamic State

Furthering the narrative of 'Make in India, Make for the World', India on Tuesday offered to fulfil the defence requirements…

3 years ago
From Nigeria to Kenya, Indian Navy fearlessly protects coasts of AfricaFrom Nigeria to Kenya, Indian Navy fearlessly protects coasts of Africa

From Nigeria to Kenya, Indian Navy fearlessly protects coasts of Africa

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash's joint maritime exercise with the patrol ships of the Nigerian Navy in the Gulf of…

3 years ago
Terrorist group Al-Shabab seize control of hotel in MogadishuTerrorist group Al-Shabab seize control of hotel in Mogadishu

Terrorist group Al-Shabab seize control of hotel in Mogadishu

<p> <strong>Terrorist group Al-Shabab on Saturday took control of a hotel near the centre of the Somali capital, Mogadishu.</strong></p> <p>…

3 years ago
World Lion Day: Why is this Big Cat considered King?World Lion Day: Why is this Big Cat considered King?

World Lion Day: Why is this Big Cat considered King?

<p> <strong>Every year since 2013, August 10 is celebrated across the planet as World Lion Day. The day is observed…

3 years ago
How the late Shinzo Abe brought Africa into the Indo-Pacific strategic frameworkHow the late Shinzo Abe brought Africa into the Indo-Pacific strategic framework

How the late Shinzo Abe brought Africa into the Indo-Pacific strategic framework

<p> Shinzo Abe (1954-2022) was an ardent champion of the construct of the “Indo-Pacific”. His "Confluence of the Two Seas"…

3 years ago
Ethiopia to Rwanda, Senegal to Mozambique — India deepens its commitment to African continentEthiopia to Rwanda, Senegal to Mozambique — India deepens its commitment to African continent

Ethiopia to Rwanda, Senegal to Mozambique — India deepens its commitment to African continent

<p> <strong>India's diplomatic outreach to Africa continues with the ongoing visit of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to Rwanda for…

3 years ago
18 million years ago two ferocious crocodiles dominated Africa before fate took a quirky turn!18 million years ago two ferocious crocodiles dominated Africa before fate took a quirky turn!

18 million years ago two ferocious crocodiles dominated Africa before fate took a quirky turn!

<p> <strong>Between 15 and 18 million years ago in parts of Africa there were two species of giant dwarf crocodile…

3 years ago
In search of a Caliphate, global terrorists are targeting Africa for its vast resourcesIn search of a Caliphate, global terrorists are targeting Africa for its vast resources

In search of a Caliphate, global terrorists are targeting Africa for its vast resources

<p> <strong>From Mozambique on the east coast to Nigeria in the West, terror groups ranging from Boko Haram and Al…

3 years ago

Monkeypox cases confirmed in England – What are the symptoms?

<p> <strong>Two individuals have been diagnosed with monkeypox in London, the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed on Saturday.</strong></p>…

3 years ago

Russia-Europe struggle to corner North African oil intensifies with Lavrov visit to Algeria

<p> <strong>Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's visit to Algeria and Oman comes at a time when Europe is looking at…

3 years ago

Japan’s steps up lending to Africa amid drop in Chinese contributions

<p> <strong>Japan is slowly increasing its lending to Africa amid thinning assistance from China, even as the latter remained the…

3 years ago

A novel mosquito net treated with insecticides helps Africa reduce malaria cases

<p> <strong>African countries, most of which are largely susceptible to malaria, have found a unique way to deal with the…

3 years ago

India calls for global response to fight terror Tsunami in Congo

<p> <strong>As the second largest troop contributor to the United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the…

3 years ago

Under Africa’s serene and scenic Lake Kivu, a time bomb is waiting to explode

<p> <strong>The serenity and scenic beauty of Lake Kivu with its green hills and crystal clear water is highly deceptive…

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