Hakainde Hichilema, the leader of the United Party for National Development (UPND), has been re-elected as the President of Zambia for a second consecutive five-year term (2026–2031).
Hakainde Hichilema, the leader of the United Party for National Development (UPND), has been re-elected as the President of Zambia for a second consecutive five-year term (2026–2031).
India has signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) with the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) for negotiations towards a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA).
The negotiations cover 8 chapters, including trade in goods, market access for goods, and rules of origin. Through this cooperation, India can support affordable medicines, Information Technology (IT) talent, and global supply chain integration in the SACU region.
The inaugural India–Mali Forum for the Promotion of Exports was held in Bamako, Mali, under the theme 'Reinforcing Trade and Strategic Partnerships.'
It is to be noted that bilateral trade between India and Mali surpassed $326.6 million in FY26, marking a 55% year-on-year growth compared to the previous fiscal period.
Abiy Ahmed, the leader of the Prosperity Party, has been elected as the PM of Ethiopia for the second consecutive 5-year term, after the party's victory at the general election. It is to be noted that he was the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019.
Yoweri Museveni, belonging to the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, has sworn in as the President of Uganda for the seventh term.
The first Joint Commission meeting between India and Algeria was held in New Delhi to discuss strategic sectors of mutual interest. During the meeting, both countries discussed cooperation in military training, joint exercises, medical collaboration, and the development of the defense industry. They also agreed to expand the scope of defense cooperation activities to strengthen the bilateral relationship.