Samir Bhattacharya

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Africa trade
Chronicles

Harnessing the Trade Winds: History of Indian Traders in Eastern Africa  

Many other fascinating trivia are revealed in the book. It’s intriguing to learn how Indians helped Zanzibar become a regional commerce powerhouse by connecting Zanzibar with Bombay and other western Indian ports. Certain significant Indians, like A.M. Jeevanjee, Jairam Shewji, and Tharya Topan, who made significant contributions to the region’s growth and the defence of Indian rights, find their rightful mention in the book.

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harambee factor book on India-Africa relations
Lifestyle & Gastronomique

Forging a New Path for India-Africa Relations

And now we have this new book in the market “The Harambee Factor: India – Africa Economic and Development Partnership”, which fills this specific void. Authored by former Indian Ambassador to the African Union Gurjit Singh, this 500-page book minutely details every component of this development partnership.

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gambian voting system
Essays

The Gambian Voting System: An Ode to Simplicity

On 4th December 2021, The Gambia, the smallest country in mainland Africa, held its presidential election. The successful election and transfer of power were a powerful message toward Gambia’s successful transition into a democratic society.

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Africa Day 2022
Essays

Africa Day 2022: An Odyssey of a Continent

Every year on May 25, the world celebrates Africa Day. On May 25 1963, 30 independent African leaders signed the founding charter of the OAU (Organization of African Unity). In 2002, to give more impetus to the organisation, many new areas were added, and it was transformed into the African Union (AU).

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