New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) India has emerged as an important supplier of food aid to shortage-hit African countries like Mozambique, Malawi and Burkina Faso as part of New Delhi’s humanitarian outreach and commitment to the development of the Global South, the Ministry of External affairs said on Sunday. India has sent 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to drought-hit Malawi, another 1,000 metric tonnes to Burkina Faso, and 500 metric tonnes to flood-affected Mozambique, along with relief supplies.India…
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New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Bangladesh has been unable to exit the “red” category of countries, which face a risk of food inflation, for almost three years, and although overall inflation decreased somewhat due to various interim government initiatives, food inflation has increased again over the last five months, according to a report in the Bangladeshi media. A recently published World Bank report highlighted Bangladesh’s ”red” status due to the high food inflation in the country over the las…
Antananarivo, March 11 (IANS) India dispatched humanitarian assistance comprising 12 tonnes of medical aid and 18 tonnes of disaster relief material to Madagascar on Wednesday, following the widespread destruction caused by Tropical Cyclones Fytia and Gezani earlier this year, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.Sharing the information in a post on X, the MEA said India stood firmly with the people of Madagascar during the difficult period.”India stands in solidarity with the people of M…
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) India on Tuesday dispatched 500 metric tonnes of rice, 10 metric tonnes of essential relief supplies such as tents, hygiene kits and rehabilitation support items and three tonnes of critical medicines to Mozambique following the floods that have impacted the African nation’s central and southern provinces. Furthermore, India has also delivered 86 metric tonnes of life-saving medicines through the sea route. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswa…
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) India’s Africa policy is playing a key role in providing energy security, enhancing the country’s exports, and also fits into its strategic calculation for keeping the sea lanes safe for trade with the country’s naval presence in the Indian Ocean.Within the big picture, India’s engagement with Nigeria and Mozambique offers a revealing window into how New Delhi is operationalising its Africa policy in practical terms, an article in India Narrative highlighted. India i…
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The Special Court has issued notices to Venugopal Dhoot and 12 other entities in the Rs 61,773 crore bank loan fraud case related to Videocon’s oil and gas business in Mozambique, according to a statement issued by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Monday. The notice, issued by the special court at Rouse Avenue in Delhi, is in response to a prosecution complaint filed by ED on Dec 18, 2024, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) i…
Maputo, Feb 2 (IANS) Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Monday officially opened the country’s 2026 Judicial Year, calling on the justice system to safeguard fundamental rights despite ongoing floods and placing the protection of children at the center of national priorities. Speaking at the opening ceremony in Maputo, attended by senior judicial officials and representatives of state institutions, Chapo said the current situation tests the response capacity of all state bodies, including the …
Blantyre, Jan 29 (IANS) Health authorities have expressed concern over the growing prevalence of cholera in Malawi, with at least three deaths and more than 50 confirmed cases recorded since October 2025. Minister of Health and Sanitation Madalitso Baloyi voiced concern on Wednesday during a sensitisation meeting with the authorities of the commercial city of Blantyre, which is leading in the number of cases, Xinhua News Agency reported.According to the minister, Blantyre has the highest prevale…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Graca Machel, former Education and Culture Minister of Mozambique and a noted humanitarian has been chosen as the recipient of Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development, this year.The special honour for Graca Machel recognises her work as a distinguished African stateswoman and humanitarian, while also acknowledging her consistent struggle for the protection of human rights in the Southern African nation.The International Jury, chaired by Shivshankar Men…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) India’s relationship with Africa is entering a new phase as New Delhi strengthens partnerships with African nations to secure rare earth elements that are crucial for modern technology, green energy and defence industries. These partnerships are being shaped as mutually beneficial arrangements, marking a clear shift from older trade models that were often seen as exploitative, as per The Citizen report.Rare earth elements are essential for electric vehicles, renewable …