Africa
Africa Now (01-15 April, 2025)

Overview The African continent witnessed significant developments over the past two weeks. Significant strides in infrastructure, international diplomacy, political developments and economic reforms were made but the continent still grappled with...

AIKEYME: India- Africa Maritime Engagement Gets a Boost

On 13 April 2025, Tanzania’s Minister of Defence, Stergomena Lawrence Tax and India’s Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth in the presence of Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi jointly inaugurated AIKEYME (Africa-India Key...

VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (16-31 March 2025)

Defence Raksha Mantri’s Meet with the US Director of National Intelligence India-Australia 9th Defence Policy Talks Director General Defence Intelligence Agency’s Visit to Australia Rakshi Mantri’s Meet with Netherlands Defence Minister ICG Visits...

Interaction with the Delegation from Uganda

On 20 March, 2025, VIF hosted a delegation from Uganda led by Ambassador Jonny M. Muhindo, Head, Diaspora Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Uganda. Mr. Bagonza Mohammed, Head of Diaspora Affairs Unit, State House; Ms. Birungi...

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...

VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (1-15 February 2025)

Defence Defence Union Budget 2025 Algerian Military Visit Boosts India Relations Bhutan’s Military Chief Visits India India and Spain Hold 5th Joint Defense Meeting Defense Ministers Review India-US Collaboration INS Tushil Arrives in Seychelles...

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...

VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (16-31 January 2025)

Defence MoD inks Rs 2,960 crore contract with BDL for Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles for Indian Navy. Raksha Mantri’s telecall with UK Secretary of State for Defence. INSMumbai Joins Multinational Exercise LA PEROUSE. INSSarvekshak Completes...

India's Strategic Balancing in Navigating the Arc of Instability and Conflict in the Western Indian Ocean

Introduction: Context and Relevance The magnitude of overlapping and interlinked conflicts in West Asia, Northern, and Eastern Africa makes 2024 one of the most volatile years in the global political landscape, affecting the lives and livelihoods of...

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...

Contact Us