Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a diplomatic event, showcasing leadership and cultural pride.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the midst of a trip to Namibia, marking the final leg of his five-nation tour that also includes a BRICS summit in Brazil. The trip underscores India’s growing interest in Africa’s vast natural wealth, with Namibia’s reserves of lithium, cobalt, uranium, and diamonds topping Modi’s agenda. As India ramps up its ambitions in electric vehicles and tech innovation, securing access to critical minerals has become a top priority. During the visit, Modi is also expected to champion Global South cooperation, pushing back against perceptions of India as a neo-colonial actor. The visit is being framed as a strategic play to assert India’s global influence while deepening its economic and diplomatic footprint in Africa.
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