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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...

September 6, 2023 4:35 PM

Africa Climate Summit 2023: Health Missing from Agenda

On the final day of the three-day Africa Climate Summit, taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 4-6, discussions are set to take place around climate innovations. From low-carbon resilient mobility and transport systems to efficient industria...

September 6, 2023 11:36 AM

Burkina Faso: 53 security force members killed in jihadist attack

Seventeen soldiers and 36 volunteers assisting the military were killed during an “attack” in Koumbri commune in Yatenga province on Monday, the army said in a statement on Tuesday. Burkina Faso has been battling armed groups, some with links to...

September 5, 2023 4:57 PM

Africa Climate Summit begins, focus on financing the efforts to fight this menace

African leaders arrived on Tuesday, September 5, at the inaugural Africa Climate Summit being held in Nairobi, including Salva Kiir of Sudan, Paul Kagame of Rwanda and U.S. special envoy on climate, John Kerry. The summit is focused on mobilising fin...

August 31, 2023 9:23 AM

Global Perceptions of India: insights from Pew Research Centre’s survey ahead of G20 Summit

As the G20 Summit in Delhi approaches, a comprehensive survey conducted by the Pew Research Centre sheds light on global perceptions of India. The survey reveals intriguing insights into how the world views India, its influence on the international s...

August 29, 2023 3:06 PM

India has prioritised engagement with African nations: Defence Minister

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Defence Aden Bare Duale. They discussed about the scope of defence cooperation between the countries. Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces, General Ani...

August 29, 2023 1:45 PM

Indian Army Contingent departs for Exercise Bright Star-23 taking place in Egypt

Indian Army contingent comprising of 137 personnel has set out for "Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23," slated to take place from August 31 to September 14, 2023, at the Mohammed Naguib Military Base in Egypt. This multinational tri-services joint military ex...

August 28, 2023 2:53 PM

Kenya’s Defence Secretary arrives in India; will hold talks to elevate defence collaboration

Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Aden Bare Duale, arrived in New Delhi on August 28, 2023, embarking on a three-day visit to India. During his stay, he is scheduled to engage in talks with India's Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, on August 29th...

August 25, 2023 10:34 AM

PM Modi talks about India’s relation with Africa at the BRICS-Africa Outreach Dialogue

"India has given high importance to relations with Africa," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said as he addressed a Session of BRICS - Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue on August 24. Speaking at the event, PM Modi said that over the past two days,...

September 30, 2023 1:11 PM

PM Modi wraps up his visit to South Africa; held meetings with prominent world leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up his visit to South Africa on August 24 while describing the BRICS Summit as "fruitful and historic". On the sidelines of the summit, PM Modi held bilateral meetings with heads of state and eminent scientists. ...

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