March 11, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak has left a mark on countries across the world. Africa is no different with the virus impacting countries across the region. African countries launched a robust response to deal with the pandemic. As a result, Africa has fared significantly better than other parts of the world, a year after the outbreak.1
India shares a close partnership with African countries. In recent years, India has visibly enhanced the level of political and economic engagement with the region. Amidst the current pandemic, India has continued its diplomatic engagement with the region. The Vaccine Maitri (Friendship) initiative, launched by the Indian government, provides fresh opportunity for furthering cooperation with Africa, particularly in the health sector, which has been a crucial part of India’s partnership with Africa.