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India-Namibia Relations: Strategic Partnership Scaling New Heights in the Global South

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State Visit to Namibia on July 09, 2025, is groundbreaking and marks turning point in further consolidating strategic ties between the two democracies in the Global South. The visit, the first by any Indian Pri....

July 15, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , India , Africa , PM Modi , critical minerals , Namibia , Global South

Prime Minister’s visit to Ghana: Reinvigorates relations with Africa

Ruchita Beri, Senior Fellow, VIF Commentary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ghana on 2- 3 July 2025 has revitalized India’s relations with the West African country. The visit of the Indian Prime Minister to Ghana, a prominent nation in Africa, and regional leader in West Africa too....

July 09, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Commentary , India , West Africa , economy , Defence , Maritime Security , Africa , Terrorism , Development , Security , Narendra Modi , Ghana , Pahalgam , John Mahama

Africa Now (16-30 June, 2025)

OVERVIEW

This edition of Africa Now News Digest covers key developments across the continent. The continent experienced uncertainties and security challenges, with deaths reported as a result of anti-government protests in Kenya and raids....

July 04, 2025 India , US , China , Russia , Mozambique , Africa , Rwanda , UK , Kenya , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Mali , Nigeria , South Africa , Guinea , India-Africa , Zimbabwe , Ghana , Angola , Namibia , Sahel , DRC , Senegal , Madagascar , Morrocco

Africa Now (1-15 June, 2025)

OVERVIEW

Africa witnessed a series of political, economic, and security developments and key developments unfolded across the continent. Zimbabwe announced a ban on lithium concentrate exports from 2027 to boost domestic value addition. W....

June 19, 2025 India , China , Russia , Liberia , Ethiopia , Africa , Eritrea , Egypt , defence cooperation , Rwanda , UK , Sudan , UN , Armenia , Somalia , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Nigeria , South Africa , India-Africa , Zimbabwe , Zambia , Burkina Faso , Namibia , DRC , Chad , Burundi , Botswana

Africa Now (16-31 May, 2025)

OVERVIEW

This edition of the Africa News Digest examines the intensifying humanitarian emergencies, political transitions, and economic and diplomatic developments across the continent. In Sudan, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) sparked glo....

June 05, 2025 India , China , Sierra Leone , Ivory Coast , Africa , Mauritius , EU , UK , Sudan , Germany , VIF Africa Now , Nigeria , South Africa , India-Africa , AU , Uganda , DRC , M23 , Senegal , Chagos , Mauritania , Operation Sindoor , AfDB , Africa Day

Africa Now (01-15 May, 2025)

OVERVIEW

This edition of Africa Now looks into significant developments across the African continent, focusing on security, politics, economy and foreign policy. The prime minister of Guinea announced new dates for the general and....

May 21, 2025 India , US , China , Ethiopia , Africa , Egypt , Libya , Rwanda , Greece , Crisis , Algeria , Sudan , France , UAE , VIF Africa Now , Mali , Nigeria , South Africa , Guinea , India-Africa , Angola , Uganda , Burkina Faso , Namibia , DRC

Africa Now (16-30 April, 2025)

OVERVIEW

This edition of Africa Now looks into significant developments across the African continent over the past two weeks, focusing on security, politics, economy and foreign policy. But security challenges continue to persist as an Al....

May 02, 2025 India , US , China , Ethiopia , Mozambique , Africa , South Sudan , Egypt , Mauritius , Rwanda , Doha , Crisis , Algeria , Kenya , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Mali , Nigeria , South Africa , India-Africa , Niger , Burkina Faso , DRC , M23 , Benin , Madagascar

Africa Now (01-15 April, 2025)

Overview

The African continent witnessed significant developments over the past two weeks. Significant strides in infrastructure, international diplomacy, political developments and economic reforms were made but the continent still grapp....

April 23, 2025 India , US , China , Ethiopia , Africa , South Sudan , Egypt , Boko Haram , Turkey , EU , UK , Algeria , Sudan , France , Kenya , Somalia , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Mali , Nigeria , South Africa , Zambia , Lesotho , Democratic Republic of Congo , Gabon , AIKEYME