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December 5, 2023 1:44 PM

Kenyan President William Ruto emphasizes the strong friendship between India and Kenya

Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto, on a three-day state visit to India, emphasized the strong and longstanding friendship between the two nations. President Ruto, welcomed with a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan, expressed his commitment...

November 28, 2023 9:23 AM

Finance Minister Sitharaman urges action on Climate Funding & Technology Transfer at India Global Forum Dubai

In a virtual session at the inaugural India Global Forum Middle East and Africa 2023 (IGF ME&A), India's Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, demanded tangible action on climate funding and technology transfer ahead of COP28. The event, themed '...

November 22, 2023 2:30 PM

INS Sumedha deployed in Mozambique to reinforce maritime co-operation

Indian Naval Ship Sumedha arrived at Maputo, Mozambique on 21 November 2023 as a part of the ongoing Extended Operational Deployment to Africa. The port call is aimed at strengthening long standing diplomatic relations, reinforce maritime co-operatio...

November 2, 2023 10:11 AM

Suspected Boko Haram kills at least 40 in Nigeria’s Yobe state, police say

At least 40 people were killed in Nigeria's Yobe state between Monday and Tuesday after suspected Boko Haram militants shot at villagers and set off a land mine, in the first major attack on the northern eastern state in 18 months, the police said on...

October 21, 2023 6:23 PM

International leaders gather at Egypt’s Gaza crisis summit amid mounting concerns

Leaders from around the world convened at the Cairo Peace Summit in Egypt on Saturday, addressing the ongoing Gaza crisis, which has raised fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East. Despite the absence of a high-ranking official from the United...

October 21, 2023 12:15 PM

India and Zambia strengthen bilateral defense ties in New Delhi meeting

India and Zambia came together for a crucial meeting in New Delhi on October 20, 2023. The gathering, which featured the presence of Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and Permanent Secretary of Zambia's Ministry of Defence, Norman Chipakupaku, focus...

October 10, 2023 2:53 PM

Iran, Sudan normalize ties after 7 years of estrangement

Iran and Sudan have agreed to resume their diplomatic relations after seven years of estrangement, a joint statement released by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on October 9. According to the statement, the Islamic Republic of Iran and ...

September 27, 2023 12:42 PM

Global South gains from India-UN Capacity Building Initiative

In a groundbreaking move, India and the United Nations launched a joint capacity-building initiative called the "India-UN Capacity Building Initiative," which aims to share India’s development experiences, best practices, and expertise with partner...

September 26, 2023 12:12 PM

Project Cheetah may introduce Cheetahs from South Africa in future

Its been one year to cheetah reintroduction in India. They were first reintroduced in India on September 17, 2022, after almost 75 years of local extinction from the country. The wildcats were introduced from two countries - Namibia and South Africa....

September 15, 2023 6:41 PM

Meet Isatou Ceesay: The “Queen of Plastic in Africa” Leading the Charge for Environmental Change

Sharjah : Isatou Ceesay, the founder and director of Women in the City of Gambia, recently attended the International Government Communication Forum in Sharjah. Known affectionately as the "Queen of Plastic in Africa," she shared her remarkable jou...

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