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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 (01-15 January, 2025)

OVERVIEW

This edition of Africa Now, the fortnightly news digest focuses on significant developments in the continent across political, security, diplomacy, and economic sectors. Chad held its parliamentary elections amidst uncerta....

January 17, 2025 India , China , Ivory Coast , Ethiopia , Djibouti , Africa , Syria , Egypt , Mauritius , Libya , Turkey , WTO , United Nations , Kenya , Somalia , VIF Africa Now , Nigeria , South Africa , Ghana , Zambia , Lesotho , Somaliland , Democratic Republic of Congo , Chad , Puntland

Africa Now (16-31 December, 2024)

OVERVIEW

This edition of Africa Now, the fortnightly news digest focuses on significant developments in the continent across political, security, diplomacy, and economic sectors. Chad held its parliamentary elections amidst uncerta....

January 03, 2025 India , China , Ivory Coast , Ethiopia , Djibouti , Africa , Syria , Egypt , Mauritius , Libya , Turkey , WTO , United Nations , Kenya , Somalia , VIF Africa Now , Nigeria , South Africa , Ghana , Zambia , Lesotho , Somaliland , Democratic Republic of Congo , Chad , Puntland

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 (1-15 November, 2024)

OVERVIEW

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 i....

December 06, 2024 India , China , Russia , Mozambique , Africa , trade , elections , Egypt , Mauritius , defence cooperation , MEA , Boko Haram , UK , Crisis , IMF , Sudan , UN , Human Rights , VIF Africa Now , Nigeria , South Africa , India-Africa , Ghana , Zambia , Namibia , Senegal , Somaliland , Chad , India-Algeria , MIndia , Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC) , Joint Permanent Commission , Prince Williams , Electionsozambique

Africa Now (1-15 October, 2024)

OVERVIEW

As the geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, the African continent is increasingly recognized for its strategic importance in global affairs. In recent past, significant developments have unfolded in Africa. This edition of....

October 22, 2024 India , China , Ivory Coast , Ethiopia , Mozambique , Africa , Eritrea , Egypt , Maritime cooperation , IMF , Italy , Sudan , Kenya , Somalia , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Morocco , Nigeria , South Africa , India-Africa , Zimbabwe , Ghana , Malawi , Comoros , INS Talwar , Mauritania , European Commissioner for International Partnerships , African Union Commission , AUC , African Union Support Mission in Somalia , AUSSOM , IBSAMAR VIII , Matla-Urja Energy Conference , DUCAT Maritime , India-Algeria

Africa Now - Weekly Newsletter (Week 31, 2023)

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

Commentary

What does the future hold for the Wagner Group in Africa?

After the exi....

August 07, 2023 China , Ethiopia , Blue Economy , Mozambique , Africa , Tunisia , Egypt , Mauritius , Libya , Rwanda , Algeria , Sudan , IIT , Gandhi , Kenya , Somalia , coup , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Morocco , Congo , Nigeria , South Africa , Wagner , Zimbabwe , Ghana , Malawi , Angola , India in Africa , Uganda , Zambia , Burkina Faso , Cameroon

Africa Now - Weekly Newsletter (Week 30, 2023)

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

Commentary

Strengthening India-Africa Education Cooperation: Paving the way for a better fut....

July 31, 2023 China , Ethiopia , Blue Economy , Mozambique , Africa , Tunisia , Egypt , Mauritius , Libya , Rwanda , Algeria , Sudan , IIT , Gandhi , Kenya , Somalia , coup , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Morocco , Congo , Nigeria , South Africa , Wagner , Zimbabwe , Ghana , Malawi , Angola , India in Africa , Uganda , Zambia , Burkina Faso , Cameroon

Africa Now - Weekly Newsletter (Week 29, 2023)

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

Commentary

Zambian Girls are Riding to School Following an Indian Model

The adage �....

July 21, 2023 China , Ethiopia , Blue Economy , Mozambique , Africa , Tunisia , Egypt , Mauritius , Libya , Rwanda , Algeria , Sudan , IIT , Gandhi , Kenya , Somalia , coup , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Morocco , Congo , Nigeria , South Africa , Wagner , Zimbabwe , Ghana , Malawi , Angola , India in Africa , Uganda , Zambia , Burkina Faso , Cameroon