Articles

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 (01-15 August, 2024)

OVERVIEW

Africa, a continent marked by diversity and complexity, is currently navigating a dynamic geopolitical landscape. Recent developments reflect both the promise and challenges that define the region. In the first half of August 202....

August 30, 2024 Mozambique , Africa , World Bank , Sudan , VIF Africa Now , Mali , African Union , Nigeria , Cameroon , Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) , Democratic Republic of Congo , Chad , South Africa Tunisia , United Nations Security Council (UNSC) , Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) , Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) , Africa Development Bank (AfDB) Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) , India-South Africa Relations , Tunisia's CAP-Emplois program , Divyangjan Expedition 2024.

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

From G20 to G21: India's Dynamic Global South Leadership

Arindam Goswami Commentary

Today, India’s position has transitioned from a participant to a notable leader, adopting the position of a distinct and significant voice for the Global South, within the domains of the international community. Such evolution has been highlighted ....

September 12, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Governance and Political Studies , Commentary , G20 , African Union , India-Africa Relations , Global South , G21

Africa's Continental Divide: The Birth of a New Geopolitical Era of Prospects and Challenges

Arindam Goswami Article

Abstract

The African continent has been regarded as a unified landmass for centuries, sheltering diverse cultures, resources, and languages. However, recent geological studies have revealed the birth of a rare and extraordinary phenomenon o....

April 10, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , India , China , Maritime Security , Africa , International order , Borders , U.S. , EEZ , African Union , East African Rift System

India's Healthcare Diplomacy with Africa

Gouri Sardesai

In this episode of VIF podcast, Ms Gouri Sardesai, CIO, Manorama Infosolutions pvt. ltd and Samir Bhattacharya, Research Associate at the Vivekananda International Foundation discuss India’s healthcare diplomacy with Africa. Given the importance of....

November 24, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , India , WHO , COVID19 , Podcast , African Union , India in Africa , Healthcare Diplomacy , India Africa Relations

Africa Now - Weekly Newsletter (Week 46, 2022)

Welcome to Africa Now, your weekly newsletter for Africa, presenting the most important developments in the continent - news that matters.

COMMENTARY

India-Africa Defence Dialogue- A positive step towards strengtheni....

November 16, 2022 China , Russia , Ethiopia , Mozambique , Africa , Tunisia , Egypt , Mauritius , Libya , Rwanda , Algeria , Sudan , Kenya , Somalia , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Morocco , Congo , Mali , COP27 , African Union , Nigeria , South Africa , Guinea , India-Africa Relations , Zimbabwe , Ghana , Angola , India in Africa , Uganda , Zambia , Burkina Faso , Connect Africa , Lesotho , Namibia , COMESA

China: Daily Scan, November 15, 2022

4 weaknesses in China’s economy, from local government finances to poor regulation: South China Morning Post

November 14, 2022

Deteriorating local government finances, weak banks and inadequate regulation are among the main r....

November 15, 2022 Taiwan , Beijing , G20 summit , Indonesia , China Daily Digest , IPR , African Union , Guangzhou

Africa Now - Weekly Newsletter (Week 45, 2022)

Welcome to Africa Now, your weekly newsletter for Africa, presenting the most important developments in the continent - news that matters.

COMMENTARY

DefExpo 2022 paves the way for a new golden era of India-Africa defen....

November 07, 2022 China , Russia , Ethiopia , Mozambique , Africa , Tunisia , Egypt , Mauritius , Libya , Rwanda , Algeria , Sudan , Kenya , Somalia , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Morocco , Congo , Mali , COP27 , African Union , Nigeria , South Africa , Guinea , India-Africa Relations , Zimbabwe , Ghana , Angola , India in Africa , Uganda , Zambia , Burkina Faso , Connect Africa , Lesotho , Namibia , COMESA , DefExpo 2022

Africa Now - Weekly Newsletter (Week 44, 2022)

Welcome to Africa Now, your weekly newsletter for Africa, presenting the most important developments in the continent - news that matters.

COMMENTARY

A new chapter in India-Africa relations?

The size and health of Indi....

October 31, 2022 China , Russia , Ethiopia , Mozambique , Africa , Tunisia , Egypt , Mauritius , Libya , Rwanda , Algeria , Sudan , Somalia , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Morocco , Congo , Mali , African Union , Nigeria , South Africa , Guinea , India-Africa Relations , Ghana , Angola , India in Africa , Uganda , Zambia , Burkina Faso , Connect Africa , Lesotho , Namibia , Zimbabwe. , COMESA , INS Tarangini. Kenya