India-SACU Trade Pact May Guide Wider Africa Deal
India and the five-nation African bloc hope to sign a trade deal within a year. South Africa's envoy said the agreement could serve as a template for a wider India-Africa trade pact. The deal is also expected to lay ground for broader economic ties and secure critical mineral supply chains.
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Context: SACU is a customs union of five southern African countries: South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia. Critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt are used in batteries and electronics, so steady supply matters for India.
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