India boosts presence in West Africa

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India is strengthening its presence in Africa by stepping up its engagement with hitherto overlooked countries in the western part of the continent.

President Ramnath Kovind just concluded a tour of Benin, Gambia and Guinea. It was the first visit to these West African nations by an Indian president.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on August 04, 2019, with the headline India boosts presence in West Africa. Subscribe