Africa

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…

1 month 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…

7 months 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…

7 months 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,…

7 months 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…

7 months 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…

7 months 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…

8 months 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…

8 months 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…

8 months 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,…

8 months 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…

9 months 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…

9 months 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…

9 months 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…

9 months 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,…

9 months ago

Putin hits back at critics accusing Russia of starving poor countries, pledges thousands of tonnes of free food to Africa

A few days after it refused to further extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Russia on Thursday promised to replace…

9 months ago

Why deadly black mamba snakes don’t bite each other in battle for female mate

To watch two of the world’s deadliest snake species, the black mambas, wrestling and fighting is not for the fainthearted.…

10 months ago

Tanzania now becomes part of India’s strategic outreach focusing on Africa’s east coast

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to Tanzania at a time when Indian Naval Ship Trishul is making a port…

10 months ago

Weapons to blue economy — India ready to strengthen Tanzania like never before

From leveraging ocean resources to drawing a five-year roadmap for defence cooperation, India this week bolstered its partnership with Tanzania…

10 months ago

India needs to be wary of Chinese private security companies in Africa: Report

China with its increasing focus on private security companies (PSCs) has the capability to effectively block India's access to resources…

11 months ago

Rajnath begins military outreach to Africa, attends swearing-in ceremony of Nigeria President-elect Tinubu

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja on Monday. In…

11 months ago