The upcoming India–Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi marks a significant recalibration of strategic partnerships, focusing on trade, energy, and Global South cooperation.

• India has provided over $10 billion in overseas development assistance to Africa since 2015.
• The summit aims to deepen engagement in sectors like energy, critical minerals, and human capital development, with India as a key economic partner investing over $80 billion.
• This renewed focus seeks to foster industrial collaboration and value addition within Africa, aligning with the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Kenya's Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, met with the Ambassador of Egypt to Kenya, Hatem Yousri Hosni, on Tuesday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in criminal justice and prosecutorial services.

• The engagement aims to enhance collaboration in prosecution, tackle transnational crime, and build institutional capacity between the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and Egypt’s Office of the Prosecutor General.
• Key areas explored include establishing structured partnerships, facilitating bilateral exchange programs for prosecutors, and strengthening training, particularly in specialized fields like cybercrime and financial crimes.
• The meeting emphasizes the growing diplomatic ties and shared commitment to coordinating responses to increasingly transnational criminal networks.