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India, Chad review bilateral ties in first Foreign Office Consultations
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The FOC was co-chaired by Sevala Naik Mude, Additional Secretary (Central and West Africa), Ministry of External Affairs, from the Indian side, and Fatime Aldjineh Garfa, Minister delegate for Foreign Affairs, Republic of Chad from the Chad side.
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"Indian companies are second largest employers after the Nigerian govt": I
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
While speaking to ANI, he said that PM Modi's visit to Nigeria is a significant milestone, marking his first trip to West Africa. As the most populous country and one of the largest economies in the continent, Nigeria is a crucial partner for India.
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Mpox virus of West African clade 2 confirmed in isolated patient: Health M
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
According to a statement from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the previously suspected case of Mpox (monkeypox) has been verified as a travel-related infection. Laboratory testing has confirmed the presence of the Mpox virus of West African clade-2 in the patient.
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lndia, Benin hold Foreign Office Consultations, discuss ways to strengthen
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Indian delegation was led by Sevala Naik Mude, Additional Secretary (Central and West Africa Division). For the meeting, Beninese delegation was led by Frank Armel Afoukou, Permanent Secretary, Benin's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Prince Harry and Meghan reach Nigeria for a three-day visit
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Their first engagement was hosted at a school in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, where Meghan expressed a heartfelt sentiment to the students, saying, "I see myself in all of you".
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US negotiates troop presence in Niger amid broader discussions surrounding
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Efforts are underway to negotiate the presence of US forces in Niger, amidst broader discussions surrounding the withdrawal of American troops from the West African nation. While a broad withdrawal order has been issued for the majority of the less than 1,000 US troops in Niger, officials
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Directorate of Revenue Intelligence nabs foreign national with cocaine wor
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 1468 grams of cocaine worth around Rs 15 crore from a Cote D'ivore national, a West African country, after he arrived at Mumbai airport, as per the authorities.
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India-Mauritania hold first Foreign Office Consultations in Nouakchott
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
" The 1st Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Mauritania was held in Nouakchott on 21 March 2024, co-chaired by Shri Sevala Naik Mude, Additional Secretary (Central & West Africa), Ministry of External Affairs from Indian side and Mr. Mohammed El Hanchi KETTAB, Ambassado
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Gambia parliament votes to reverse its landmark ban on Female Genital Muti
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
Politicians in the West African nation's parliament voted 42 to four to advance the controversial bill, which would repeal a landmark 2015 ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) that made the practice punishable by up to three years in prison.
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Niger suspends military pact with US "with immediate effect"
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
The agreement that allowed US military personnel and civilian defence staff to operate from Niger lost its existence a week after senior US officials, led by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and US Africa Command head General Michael Langley, visited the West Afric
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Indian Parliament mourns passing away of Namibian President Geingob
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
"Both Houses of Parliament today expressed condolences on the passing away of Dr. Hage G Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia. A dear friend of India, his contribution to a deeper India-Namibia and India-Africa relationship will always be remembered," said External Affairs Minist
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More than 70 die in artisanal gold mine collapse in Mali
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
More than 70 people have died in southwest Mali after an artisanal gold mine collapsed last week, officials said, Al Jazeera reported.
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