Articles

Africa Now – (16-31 March, 2025)

OVERVIEW

This edition of Africa Now looks at significant developments across the African continent, focusing on security, politics, economy and foreign policy. In the security and political front, Niger has withdrawn from the Multi....

April 08, 2025 India , US , China , South Sudan , Qatar , Tunisia , Rwanda , Sudan , Somalia , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , South Africa , Zimbabwe , Niger , Uganda , Zambia , DRC , Gabon

Africa Now – (16-28 February, 2025)

The African continent witnessed significant progress over the last two weeks. With its vast resources, strategic location and rapidly growing population, Africa has become an important player in the geopolitical scenario. It is important to look at t....

March 04, 2025 India , US , Russia , Ethiopia , Africa , Trump , Japan , Egypt , Mauritius , Rwanda , G20 , UK , Crisis , Algeria , Sudan , France , UN , Human Rights , EAM , Somalia , VIF Africa Now , Mali , South Africa , India-Africa , Zambia , DRC , M23 , Botswana , Guinea Bissau

Africa Now (01-15 December, 2024)

OVERVIEW

The African Continent witnessed significant developments over the past two weeks. The continent continued to experience democratic upheavals with Ghana electing John Dramani Mahama as its new President. The continent championed t....

December 19, 2024 India , US , China , Russia , Africa , trade , Japan , elections , African Development Bank , Egypt , defence cooperation , MEA , Boko Haram , Rwanda , UK , Crisis , IMF , Sudan , CII , UN , Human Rights , Biden , VIF Africa Now , Morocco , Nigeria , India-Africa , Ghana , Angola , Namibia , Cameroon , Somaliland , FOCs , Mpox , Jubbaland , Burkina Faso.

Africa Now (15-30 September, 2024)

OVERVIEW

The African continent continues to experience dynamic changes, with major developments across political, economic, and social spheres. From democratic developments to critical economic reforms, African nations are navigating a ra....

October 03, 2024 US , China , Liberia , Ethiopia , Africa , Terrorism , Tunisia , Egypt , Rwanda , EU , IMF , UNGA , Sudan , Food Security , UAE , Kenya , VIF Africa Now , Mali , South Africa , Uganda , DRC , Maritime Corporation , Chad , Sierra Leone Somalia , M23 Rebel , Debt for Nature Swap , EESC , AU-ECOSOCC , African Lion 2025 , India-EU Water Partnership , Digital System Payment System , Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo , ADD Expo , INS Talwar , Climate Change.

Prime Minister Modi and the Two Unions

Rajesh Singh Commentary

Of late, the Modi government has made a renewed push to further its relationship with two important regional groupings, the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU). While New Delhi has been constantly engaging with several individual member-co....

September 03, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , Russia , European Union , Ukraine , Rwanda , G20 , African Union , South Africa , Uganda , India-Arica Forum Summit

Africa Now (15-31 August, 2024)

OVERVIEW

Recent developments in Africa highlight significant strides in infrastructure, international diplomacy, and economic reforms. Key events include major investments by the New Development Bank, financial agreements by IMF, humanita....

September 02, 2024 India , China , Mozambique , Africa , Egypt , Libya , Rwanda , World Bank , IMF , UN Security Council , Spain , Sudan , Kenya , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Mali , Nigeria , South Africa , Guinea , Burkina Faso , FOCAC , Sahel region , Democratic Republic of Congo , Chad , Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) , 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave.

Africa Now (15-31 July, 2024)

OVERVIEW

The African continent witnessed significant developments over the past two weeks. The continent faces numerous challenges, including poverty, political instability, health crises, etc. But a rich tapestry of natural resources esp....

August 09, 2024 Africa , Egypt , Mauritius , Libya , European Union , Rwanda , World Bank , IMF , Sudan , Labour , Kenya , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Mali , African Union , Nigeria , South Africa , Guinea , India-Africa Relations , MENA Region , Democratic Republic of Congo , African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) , European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) , Specialized Technical Committee on Social Development , and Employment (STC-SDLE-5) , Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC) , TriDEP , India-Libya Relations

Africa Now (1-15 July, 2024)

Overview

The African continent is going through notable developments, these majorly pertain to the political transitions, economic reforms, and fluctuations in social dynamics. The continent is becoming a hotspot for the various world p....

July 17, 2024 Africa , Indian Navy , Rwanda , Algeria , Sudan , Kenya , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Mali , South Africa , India-Africa Relations , Korea-Africa Summit , Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) , Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) , African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) , African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) , MENA Region , INS Tabar , INS Sunayna , Maritime Corporation.

Africa Now - Weekly Newsletter (Week 52, 2023)

Commentary

How the Global South is rediscovering centuries of shared history to challenge Western domination

India’s engagement with Africa, backed by the common legacy of a colonial past, aims to create a true multipolar wo....

January 01, 2024 China , modi , Ethiopia , Mozambique , Africa , South Sudan , BRICS , Tunisia , Egypt , Mauritius , Libya , Rwanda , BRI , Algeria , Sudan , Kenya , Somalia , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Morocco , Congo , Nigeria , South Africa , Zimbabwe , Angola , India in Africa , Uganda , Zambia , Burkina Faso , Global South , Cameroon

Africa Now - Weekly Newsletter (Week 51, 2023)

Commentary

China’s de-dollarization message finds a receptive audience in North Africa

Earlier this year, three of five countries in North Africa—Tunisia, Algeria, and Egypt—applied to join BRICS, the loose affiliation o....

December 22, 2023 China , modi , Liberia , Ethiopia , Mozambique , Africa , South Sudan , BRICS , Tunisia , Egypt , Mauritius , Libya , Rwanda , BRI , Algeria , Sudan , Kenya , Somalia , Vaccine Diplomacy , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Morocco , Congo , Nigeria , South Africa , Zimbabwe , Malawi , Angola , India in Africa , Uganda , Zambia , Burkina Faso , COP28 , Cameroon , Malaria