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Africa Now – (01-16 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 uncertainty with...

January 17 , 2025

Africa Now (16-31 December, 2024)

January 3 , 2025

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

VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (16-30 November 2024)

Defence India-Japan Memorandum of Implementation for Co-Development of Unicorn Masts for the Indian Navy. DRDO conducts successful flight-trial of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile Indian Army successfully concludes Multi Agency Disaster...

December 18 , 2024

Interaction with the Delegation from Kenya

On 13th November, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted an interaction with the delegation from Kenya led by Ms. Roseline K. Njogu, Principal Secretary, State Department for Diaspora Affairs. Other members of the State Department for...

December 10 , 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

Africa Now (15-31 October, 2024)

OVERVIEW The African continent’s explosive population growth, large reserves of industry-dependent minerals, proximity to key maritime shipping routes, and its collective diplomatic power ensure the continent’s global importance. As the geopolitical...

December 5 , 2024

VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (16-31 October 2024)

Defence Indian Navy's First Training Squadron Leaves Bahrain INS Shardul Visits Dubai Indian Navy – Royal Navy of Oman Maritime Exercise Chief of the Naval Staff on an Official Visit to the UAE INS Suvarna Visits Dar Es Salaam Joint Military...

November 18 , 2024

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 Africa Now...

October 22 , 2024