0519 IST, Wednesday, July 23, 2014 
SPOTLIGHT
Fate of 64 missing in Nairobi attack unknownBy Maina Waruru
The fate of the 64 people reported missing in the terror attack on a Nairobi mall remained a mystery with authorities remaining tight-lipped on what has transpired at the operational level over the past two days. |
Mall attack could affect business confidence in KenyaBy Saroj Mohanty
The terrorist attack on the Westgate Mall by Somali Islamic group Al Shabaab in Nairobi may affect the confidence of Indian investors as well as Africa's emerging commercial culture, say business and diplomatic observers. |
Indians among killed in Nairobi mall attack, 59 dead
Two Indian families came in the line of gunfire by Islamist militants in an upscale mall in Nairobi, with two Indians, including an eight year-old boy, among the 59 fatalities. |
`India stepping up role as security provider in Indian Ocean`
The focus of the world is moving gradually to the Indian Ocean region, through which a bulk of the world's shipping trade passes, and India with vital stakes in the region is stepping up its role as net security provider, said a top official in New Delhi. |
From India to Africa: A basket of technology to transform livesBy Saroj Mohanty
Solar-powered lamps made in India and by an Indian company were distributed first in refugee camps in Ethiopia in 2009 to provide security to women and promote education. |
Liberian President Sirleaf given Indira Gandhi Prize
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was conferred the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in New Delhi, with India honouring her for being "an example and an inspiration to many women in Africa and beyond". |
India will respond to Liberia's growth needs: President
India's development partnership with Liberia will respond to the western African nation's requirements as it chooses its priorities, President Pranab Mukherjee told visiting Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf here. |
Indians are always welcome in Africa: AU official (Interview)By Ranjana Narayan
Africa is seeking India's technical support and experience as it moves towards building a contemporary continent, a top African Union (AU) official has said, saying more Indians should visit Africa and invest in Africa. |
India extends $144 mn line of credit to Liberia
India extended a Line of Credit of $144 million to Liberia to fund a power transmission and distribution project in the west African nation during talks between visiting Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here. |
Indian-aided cotton ginning unit inaugurated in Malawi
A cotton ginning unit, constructed with Indian aid, was inaugurated in Ngabu in Malawi, a landlocked country in southeast Africa that exports raw cotton. |
