Articles

Africa Day is commemorated on 25 May annually. This marks the launch of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) by 32 countries in 1963 in Addis Ababa. The OAU drew inspiration particularly from India, with its successful decolonization, democratic e....

May 24, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , OAU , AU , Nelson Mandela , CII-EXIM Africa Conclave , India Africa Forum , NEPAD , Taboo Mbeki

Key Developments and Changes in India’s Approach towards Africa (2014 - 2024)

Amb Rajiv Bhatia

Introduction

Foreign policy, as an instrument to promote national interest, is a continuing and dynamic – not static – phenomenon, displaying a subtle blend of continuity and change. While the principal interests of a nation such as ....

May 02, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , India , Africa , PM Modi , COVID-19 , G20 presidency , Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy , Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy , India- Africa Summit , Voice of Global South Summits

A Victory for Democracy in Liberia

Samir Bhattacharya Article

In a knife-edge election, Joseph Boakai made a stunning comeback and is set to become Liberia’s new leader. With 50.9 percent of the vote, the 78-year-old leader, a former vice president, saw a close victory over his main rival, incumbent Weah, who....

December 18, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , democracy , Liberia , Africa , election , UN , Civil war , coup , Nigeria , Sirileaf

Russia’s Fuel Export Ban and its Implication for Africa and Beyond

Samir Bhattacharya Article

Background

On September 21, by a decree signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Russia banned the export of all types of diesel, including summer, winter and Arctic blends, as well as heavy distillates, including gasoline and diesel.<....

November 20, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Russia , Article , India , China , Russia , Africa , Putin , Energy Security , Ukraine , EU , energy , Export ban

New Malaria Vaccine: Watershed Moment for India’s Vaccine Diplomacy with Africa

Samir Bhattacharya Article

On 2nd October, when India celebrated both Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti, there was one more reason to celebrate this year. On 2nd October 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) approved a new vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, to prevent malaria in ....

October 16, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , India , Africa , WHO , COVID-19 , Serum Institute , Vaccine Diplomacy , India in Africa , Malaria , Global Health

Bharat’s G20 Presidency: An Ode to India-Africa Friendship

Samir Bhattacharya Article

Under the framework of the Group of Twenty (G20) presidency, India hosted the final summit on September 9 and 10 in the presence of more than 40 world leaders, including the G20 Heads of State or their representatives.

September 27, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , India , China , Russia , Africa , G20 , G20 summit , Ukraine Crisis , India in Africa , India Africa Relations , Global South , G21 , Africa Union , IMEEC

Second Russia-Africa Summit: A Mixed Bag for Africa

Samir Bhattacharya Article

Background

In recent years, Russia may have increased its influence in Africa more than any other external power. However, Russia has a long history of interaction with Africa. These two continents were extremely close during the Cold War....

September 10, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , Russia , modi , UNSC , Africa , Putin , Ukraine , G20 , Russia Africa Summit , Neo-colonialism

Evaluating the African Peace Mission to Ukraine and Russia: What did it Achieve?

Samir Bhattacharya Article

Almost a year and a half into the conflict, African leaders joined the crowded group of peacemakers attempting to mediate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.^[1] On June 16 ....

July 10, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , Russia , Ukraine , Ukraine Crisis , Ukraine Russia War , African Peace Mission

India-Africa Partnership: Achievements, Challenges and Roadmap 2030

(VIF Experts Group Report)

The India-Africa partnership has recorded considerable progress in recent years but realizing its full potential needs serious introspection and an objective appraisal. Armed with this conviction, the Vivekananda International Foundation’s Africa E....

June 28, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , India foreign policy , India Africa Relations

The Future of Indian Consultancy Services in Africa

Samir Bhattacharya Article

India's service industry is the most significant contributor to the country's economy and accounts for over 50 per cent of the GDP.^[1] In the financial year 2022-23, India's serv....

June 26, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , India , China , Africa , G20 , COVID19 , ITEC , Lines of Credit , Consultancy Services , LoCs , PAENP