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If Yesterday’s was about important ports, today it’s about African Nations.
Btw, UPSC loves asking questions on Africa
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Btw, UPSC loves asking questions on Africa
Bookmark this for upcoming prelims 2024
Reading Time: 3 min
A Thread🧵
Sudan:
Why in News:
Ongoing civil conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has led to significant violence and humanitarian crises.
Neighbouring Countries:
Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan
Relation with India:
India supports Ethiopian developmental efforts; Ethiopia supports India’s claim to a UN Security Council seat.
Why in News:
Ongoing civil conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has led to significant violence and humanitarian crises.
Neighbouring Countries:
Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan
Relation with India:
India supports Ethiopian developmental efforts; Ethiopia supports India’s claim to a UN Security Council seat.
Ethiopia:
Why in News:
The Tigray conflict has caused widespread displacement, famine, and human rights abuses. A ceasefire was declared, but tensions remain high.
Neighbouring Countries:Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan
Relation with India: Ethiopia supports India’s claim to a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
Why in News:
The Tigray conflict has caused widespread displacement, famine, and human rights abuses. A ceasefire was declared, but tensions remain high.
Neighbouring Countries:Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan
Relation with India: Ethiopia supports India’s claim to a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
Somalia:
Why in News:
Persistent conflict with Al-Shabaab insurgents continues to destabilize the country, exacerbating famine conditions.
Neighbouring Countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya
Relation with India:India has been involved in peacekeeping operations in Somalia. India is a significant destination for exports from Somalia, including livestock and agricultural products
Why in News:
Persistent conflict with Al-Shabaab insurgents continues to destabilize the country, exacerbating famine conditions.
Neighbouring Countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya
Relation with India:India has been involved in peacekeeping operations in Somalia. India is a significant destination for exports from Somalia, including livestock and agricultural products
Mali:
Why in the news:
A series of military coups and ongoing insurgent violence in the northern and central regions have created instability and displacement.
Neighbouring Countries: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal
Relation with India: Mali supports India’s candidacy for a permanent seat in a reformed Security Council. India has extended lines of credit for various projects in Mali
Why in the news:
A series of military coups and ongoing insurgent violence in the northern and central regions have created instability and displacement.
Neighbouring Countries: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal
Relation with India: Mali supports India’s candidacy for a permanent seat in a reformed Security Council. India has extended lines of credit for various projects in Mali
Burkina Faso:
Why in News:
Frequent coup attempts and terrorist attacks by Islamist militant groups have caused widespread insecurity and displacement.
Neighbouring Countries: Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Togo.
Relation with India: India provides technical and economic cooperation, including capacity building and infrastructure development
Why in News:
Frequent coup attempts and terrorist attacks by Islamist militant groups have caused widespread insecurity and displacement.
Neighbouring Countries: Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Togo.
Relation with India: India provides technical and economic cooperation, including capacity building and infrastructure development
Niger:
Why in News:
Frequent attacks by Islamist militants and the broader Sahel conflict have destabilised the region.
Neighbouring Countries:Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger
Relation with India:India provides economic assistance to Niger in healthcare and agriculture.
Why in News:
Frequent attacks by Islamist militants and the broader Sahel conflict have destabilised the region.
Neighbouring Countries:Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger
Relation with India:India provides economic assistance to Niger in healthcare and agriculture.
Central African Republic:
Why in news:
An ongoing civil war between the government and various rebel groups continues to cause displacement and violence.
Neighbouring Countries:Cameroon, Chad, Congo, DRC, South Sudan, Sudan
Relation with India: India and the Central African Republic enjoy friendly relations, with both countries keen to strengthen their partnership and India supporting CAR’s candidature at various international forums
Why in news:
An ongoing civil war between the government and various rebel groups continues to cause displacement and violence.
Neighbouring Countries:Cameroon, Chad, Congo, DRC, South Sudan, Sudan
Relation with India: India and the Central African Republic enjoy friendly relations, with both countries keen to strengthen their partnership and India supporting CAR’s candidature at various international forums
South Sudan:
Why in News:
Civil conflict and inter-communal violence have led to severe food insecurity and displacement issues.
Neighbouring Countries:Central African Republic, DRC, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda
Relation with India:India has been involved in peacekeeping efforts and provides foreign aid to South Sudan
Why in News:
Civil conflict and inter-communal violence have led to severe food insecurity and displacement issues.
Neighbouring Countries:Central African Republic, DRC, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda
Relation with India:India has been involved in peacekeeping efforts and provides foreign aid to South Sudan
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC):
Why in News:
Ongoing conflict involving various armed groups in the eastern regions, causing significant displacement and humanitarian crises.
Neighbouring Countries:Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
Relation with India: India provides technical and economic assistance to DRC. Indian companies are active in DRC’s mining and mineral sectors
Why in News:
Ongoing conflict involving various armed groups in the eastern regions, causing significant displacement and humanitarian crises.
Neighbouring Countries:Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
Relation with India: India provides technical and economic assistance to DRC. Indian companies are active in DRC’s mining and mineral sectors
Chad:
Why in news:
Instability due to conflicts with rebel groups and the aftermath of the death of President Idriss Déby, which led to a transitional military government.
Neighbouring Countries:Cameroon, Central African Republic, Libya, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan
Relation with India:Relations have grown significantly since 2004, with high-level visits and interactions
Why in news:
Instability due to conflicts with rebel groups and the aftermath of the death of President Idriss Déby, which led to a transitional military government.
Neighbouring Countries:Cameroon, Central African Republic, Libya, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan
Relation with India:Relations have grown significantly since 2004, with high-level visits and interactions
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