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'Meltdown an opportunity for India, Africa to deepen ties'

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The current economic crisis could be a blessing in disguise for both India and Africa, according to Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma. "The current crisis is an opportunity for both India and Africa," Sharma said here Tuesday at the valedictory session of the two-day CII-Exim Bank Conclave on India-Africa project partnership.

Indian firms eyeing Ghana's alternate energy sector

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) With Ghana scouting for Indian investment for its alternate energy sector, firms here have begun to join the rush to secure land in the west African nation for biodiesel production.

India sets $70bn bilateral trade target with Africa

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Undeterred by the current global financial downturn, India has decided to invest $500 million in key projects in Africa and called for the doubling of bilateral trade between the two sides to $70 billion by 2014.

Diamonds to add more lustre to India-Africa ties

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) In a step that is set to add extra shine to bilateral ties and help the African diamond industry move up the value chain, India is planning to set up diamond cutting and polishing institutes to train Africans.

Sudan seeks India's help against ICC 'targeting' its president

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Attacking the US for its alleged double standards, Sudan, Africa's largest country and an oil-rich country, has sought India's diplomatic support against International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo's decision to indict President Omar Hassan al-Bashir on charges of genocide in Darfur.