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Neighbourhood News Digest - 13 June 2025

Afghanistan Afghanistan Central Bank Collects 1.5 Billion Afghanis in Worn-Out Notes- Tolo News Despite the growing challenge that worn-out banknotes pose to daily financial transactions, the Central Bank of Afghanistan has announced continued...

June 13 , 2025

Africa Now (01-15 March, 2025)

OVERVIEW This edition of Africa Now looks at significant developments across the African continent, focusing on security, politics, economy and foreign policy. Security challenges continue to persist with officials in Ethiopia's Tigray region asking...

March 21 , 2025

Africa Now (16-28 February, 2025)

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 important to look at...

March 4 , 2025

Africa Now (01-15 February, 2025)

OVERVIEW This edition of Africa Now looks into significant developments across the African continent, focusing on security, politics, economy and foreign policy. The continent mourns the passing of Namibia's founding father, Sam Nujoma who played an...

February 17 , 2025

State of the World: Emerging Trends and Way Forward - An Indian Perspective

The inaugural Vivekananda International Foundation’s (VIF) State of the World: Emerging Trends and Way Forward report offers an analytical and comprehensive analysis of global and regional developments, trends, and policy dynamics, through an Indian...

January 29 , 2025

Neighborhood News Digest- 30 December 2024

Afghanistan Pakistan's Rocket Attack on Afghan Mosque Kills 3 People- Tolo News Residents of Dand-e-Patan district in Paktia province report that on Saturday, three people were killed and five others were injured when a rocket fired by Pakistan...

December 30 , 2024

Neighborhood News Digest- 26 December 2024

Afghanistan Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan spark Taliban warning of retaliation-Al Jazeera The Pakistani military conducted air raids in neighbouring Afghanistan late on Tuesday night, targeting hideouts of the Pakistan Taliban, known by the...

December 26 , 2024

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 the cause of...

December 19 , 2024

Africa Now (16-30 November, 2024)

OVERVIEW Over the last two weeks, the African continent experienced dynamic changes with major developments occurring in political and economic spheres. The continent continues to witnessed instability with extremist rebel groups killed 13 people in...

December 7 , 2024

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 important to...

December 6 , 2024