Africa

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

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…

3 years ago
Droughts, Covid pandemic intensify food shortage in Kenya, other parts of East AfricaDroughts, Covid pandemic intensify food shortage in Kenya, other parts of East Africa

Droughts, Covid pandemic intensify food shortage in Kenya, other parts of East Africa

<p> <strong>Consecutive droughts and the Covid 19 pandemic have intensified food shortage in East African countries-- home to lakhs of…

4 years ago
Depression, mental health disorders worsen in Africa after Covid-19Depression, mental health disorders worsen in Africa after Covid-19

Depression, mental health disorders worsen in Africa after Covid-19

<p> <strong>Cases of depression and acute psychiatric disorder are on the rise in several African countries. A recent report by…

4 years ago
China’s search for naval foothold in the Atlantic worries USChina’s search for naval foothold in the Atlantic worries US

China’s search for naval foothold in the Atlantic worries US

<p> After Djibouti, an assertive China is set to deepen its military foothold in Africa with the Equatorial Guinea firmly…

4 years ago
Madagascar minister swims for 12 hours to reach shore after helicopter crashes into seaMadagascar minister swims for 12 hours to reach shore after helicopter crashes into sea

Madagascar minister swims for 12 hours to reach shore after helicopter crashes into sea

<p> <strong>Beating all odds, a Minister from Madagascar swam for 12 hours to reach safely following a helicopter crash. Ironically,…

4 years ago
India ready to step up vaccine supplies to African countries on war footing as Omicron threat loomsIndia ready to step up vaccine supplies to African countries on war footing as Omicron threat looms

India ready to step up vaccine supplies to African countries on war footing as Omicron threat looms

<p> India stands ready to “expeditiously" send more COVID-19 vaccines to African countries amid the outbreak of the new Omicron…

4 years ago
New Covid-19 variant detected in South Africa triggers worldwide alarm, India cricket team tour in doubtNew Covid-19 variant detected in South Africa triggers worldwide alarm, India cricket team tour in doubt

New Covid-19 variant detected in South Africa triggers worldwide alarm, India cricket team tour in doubt

<p> A new Covid-19 variant with a large number of mutations, detected by scientists in South Africa, has raised fresh…

4 years ago
Nigeria’s kidnapping “industry” could hurt economy as school dropout rate surgesNigeria’s kidnapping “industry” could hurt economy as school dropout rate surges

Nigeria’s kidnapping “industry” could hurt economy as school dropout rate surges

<p> Kidnapping has become a lucrative “industry” in Nigeria that ranks among the top African countries with a high level…

4 years ago
Africa may have to depend more on Indian rice as supplies from China remain staticAfrica may have to depend more on Indian rice as supplies from China remain static

Africa may have to depend more on Indian rice as supplies from China remain static

<p> As India’s overall rice exports increased by a handsome 80 per cent in 2020, it has once again become…

4 years ago
Is India consolidating in Africa as China’s influence recedes?Is India consolidating in Africa as China’s influence recedes?

Is India consolidating in Africa as China’s influence recedes?

<p> Several African countries are now looking at India for investments and financial assistance amid growing apprehension that China’s slowing…

4 years ago
India’s outreach to tiny Togo is part of a bigger plan in AfricaIndia’s outreach to tiny Togo is part of a bigger plan in Africa

India’s outreach to tiny Togo is part of a bigger plan in Africa

<p> It was only in September last year that India opened its consulate in Lome, the capital city of Togo,…

4 years ago
In Africa many elephants are now born without tusks in nature’s revolt against poachingIn Africa many elephants are now born without tusks in nature’s revolt against poaching

In Africa many elephants are now born without tusks in nature’s revolt against poaching

<p> <strong>Without realising, human beings by their reckless act of killing elephants indiscriminately has resulted in an increase in the…

4 years ago
Global South now looks up to Modi and his team for Covid 19 vaccines after India crosses 1 billion markGlobal South now looks up to Modi and his team for Covid 19 vaccines after India crosses 1 billion mark

Global South now looks up to Modi and his team for Covid 19 vaccines after India crosses 1 billion mark

<p> It is not just India that is looking at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his team as the country…

4 years ago
World Bank raises alarm over Africa’s vaccine neglect–says only 2.5% of doses have reached the continentWorld Bank raises alarm over Africa’s vaccine neglect–says only 2.5% of doses have reached the continent

World Bank raises alarm over Africa’s vaccine neglect–says only 2.5% of doses have reached the continent

<p> The World Bank in a recently published blog said that of the 6.4 billion vaccine doses administered globally, only…

4 years ago
From Congo to Angola, is Africa waking up to Chinese debt traps?From Congo to Angola, is Africa waking up to Chinese debt traps?

From Congo to Angola, is Africa waking up to Chinese debt traps?

<p> Several African governments including those of Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana and Guinea are increasingly becoming wary of infrastructure…

4 years ago

Dragonflies fly from India to Africa, “fuelled” by body fat and favourable winds

<p> <strong>Though small in size, dragonflies intrigued scientists as they wondered if they could possibly fly thousands of miles across…

4 years ago

Leprosy, mankind’s age-old scourge affects chimpanzees too, reveals an international study

<p> <strong>Leprosy or Hansen’s disease is one of those terrible illnesses that not only causes agonising physical trauma but also…

4 years ago

With oil and gas at stake, Kenya and Somalia are at loggerheads after ICJ verdict

<p> <strong>By <img height="1" src="file:///C:/Users/Dell/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" />Ateet Sharma and Mahua Venkatesh</strong></p> <p> <strong>The battle lines are being drawn afresh in the…

4 years ago

From military exercises to oil and gas – is Algeria becoming the bridgehead of Russia’s comeback in North Africa?

<p> <strong>Russia and Algeria are elevating their partnership to a new level by conducting the first joint Russian-Algerian exercise in…

4 years ago

After French pullback, is private security firm Wagner spearheading Russia’s push into Africa?

<p> France’s announcement of ending its military mission-- 'Operation Barkhane', in west Africa’s Sahel region that stretches across 3,860-kilometre has…

4 years ago

After 30 Dark Years, Somalia’s Silver Screen Lights Up

<p> <strong>Somalia which has been strife-ridden for years seems to be now taking a step in the direction of normalcy…

4 years ago