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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.
Neighborhood News Digest- 14 August 2024

Afghanistan
Qani says: Border clash in Torkham destroys two Pakistani posts-The Khaama Press
Abdul Mateen Qani, the spokesperson for the Interior Ministry of the interim government, announced that during a clash with Pakistani....

August 14, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , World Bank , Awami League , PML (N) , PPP , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Torkham , World Food Forum , interim Government , Maldives-Bahrain Relations , Afghan Sikh , Indian Citizenship
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
Neighborhood News Digest- 21 June 2024

Afghanistan
Senior TTP commander killed in Kunar, Afghanistan-The Khaama Press
The newspaper Dawn reported that Abdul Manan Ilyas, a senior commander of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also known by his alias Hakimullah, was ....

June 21, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Yoga , World Bank , Preferential trade agreement , Connectivity , Suu Kyi , TTP , EV , India Bangladesh , PML (N) , PPP , China-India , Climate adaptation , India-Myanmar , Loan , India Sri Lanka , Asian Development Bank , Kunar , Ahmadias , Nepal-Bangladesh
Neighborhood News Digest- 19 June 2024

Afghanistan
Kabul Urges UNAMA to Portray Reality at UNSC Meeting-Tolo News
Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, called on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) to reflect the rea....

June 19, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Maldives , agriculture , Mizoram , UNSC , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , World Bank , refugees , UN , India-Bangladesh , National Assembly , China-Sri Lanka , Adani , Switzerland , Nepal-India , BNP , US-Nepal , India-Sri Lanka , Myanmar-India , IDA 21 , Budget.
Neighborhood News Digest- 13 June 2024

Afghanistan
Countries Pledge $842M in Aid for Afghanistan at Brussels Meeting-Tolo News
Senior officials from various countries have pledged nearly $842 million to address the humanitarian emergency in Afghanistan during a mee....

June 13, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Brussels , illegal immigrants , World Bank , IMF , GDP , Taxation , PTI , Budget , India-Bangladesh , Drugs , Drones , India-Myanmar , China-Nepal , Electricity , Bangladesh-Myanmar , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) , Palestine.
Neighborhood News Digest - 21 May 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate: We Stand with the Govt and People of Iran-Tolo News
The Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate has expressed Afghanistan's solidarity with the people and government of Iran in response to the death ....

May 21, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , ISIS , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Thailand , US Sanctions , Doha , renewable energy , Tourism , World Bank , GDP , France , PTI , debt restructuring , India-Myanmar , Russia-Myanmar , UNICEF , Bangladesh-Myanmar , UN Membership Fee , 14 Party Alliance , Punjab Assembly , Maldives Development Update , Britain-Nepal
Neighborhood News Digest- 09 May 2024

Afghanistan
Uzbek foreign minister emphasizes acceleration of ‘Trans-Afghanistan’ project-The Khaama Press
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan has announced that the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of th....

May 09, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Sri Lanka elections , Tourism , World Bank , IMF , Inflation , Middle East , Suu Kyi , India-Bangladesh , India-Bhutan , Russia-Ukraine War , India-Myanmar , Thailand-Myanmar , US-Nepal , Boundary Dispute , Imran Khan Moon Satellite , Monetary Authority of Maldives
Neighborhood News Digest- 08 May 2024

Afghanistan
Deputy PM Kabir: Participation in Global Forums Indicates Recognition-Tolo News
Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs, said that the invitation of the Islamic Emirate to global meetin....

May 08, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Imran Khan , Sri Lanka elections , World Bank , Badakhshan , PTI , Suu Kyi , India-Bangladesh , India-Bhutan , Thailand-Myanmar , Maldives-India relations , Boundary Dispute , Religion and Politics , Cambodia-Myanmar
Neighborhood News Digest- 02 May 2024

Afghanistan
World Bank Provides $84 Million to Afghanistan-Tolo News
The World Bank in a statement said that it will provide $84 million in aid to Afghanistan. The World Bank's statement mentioned that this aid will be used to....

May 02, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , BJP , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , sanctions , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Balochistan , EU , WHO , World Bank , Awami League , PPP , earthquake , NPP , Maldives-India relations , Saima Wazed , Workers Rights , Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) , Nepal-Canada , Kuwait-Myanmar
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