India’s G20 Presidency: Consolidating the Partnership with Africa
By Prof Anil Sooklal South Africa’s Amb at Large BRICS and ASIA India assumes the G20 Presidency at a very challenging period in modern human history.Not since the end of …
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CII-EXIM Bank Conclave: Forging India-Africa Growth Partnership
It’s time for Africa, in India. As the world navigates post-pandemic economic recovery, India and Africa are poised to scale up their economic partnership at a signature conclave in New …
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Defence and security cooperation was a key 21st century pillar for India and Africa : Jaishankar
Dr. Jaishankar gave a detailed overview of the Africa-India engagement. Tracing it from the time of India’s freedom movement and Africa’s striving for liberation from colonialism and discrimination, he outlined …
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Curtain falls on Mugabe’s rule: Rejoicing & concern
Zimbabwe’s long-awaited moment of celebration has finally arrived with the 93-year-old strongman Robert Mugabe announcing his resignation after a reign of 37 years. On November 21 his letter, wherein he expressed his decision to step down from power to allow a peaceful leadership change, was read out by the speaker of the Zimbabwean parliament, Jacob Mudenda. With his announcement, Mr Mugabe has saved himself from the ordeal of an impeachment hearing that had been initiated against him.
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CII-EXIM Bank conclave in Kampala: India eyes East Africa opportunity
India is set to accelerate its economic engagement with East Africa, the fastest growing region in the African continent and home to a large Indian diaspora, at a regional business conclave in Kampala.
The two-day India-East Africa business conclave, organised by Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and EXIM Bank, will be inaugurated by Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni in the Ugandan capital on November 20. India’s Commerce Secretary Rita Teotia is leading the high-profile Indian delegation, which includes top investors in Africa like Shobana Kamineni, president, CII and Sanjay Kirloskar, CMD, Kirloskar Brothers Limited. Many ministers from East African countries will be participating in the conclave.
Modi’s African Safari may yield major economic gains for India
At first sight, it may appear that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s African safari that begins on July 7 is yet another manifestation of his itch to travel. But a closer …
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