What’s in the news?

• The Africa India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME) 2025 was inaugurated in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, marking a significant step in strengthening maritime cooperation between India and African nations.
• This initiative aims to develop collaborative solutions to regional maritime challenges, enhance interoperability, and strengthen the friendly relations between India and African nations.
• AIKEYME 25 will be conducted over six days with participation from Comoros, Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles and South Africa, alongside India and Tanzania. 
• The exercise will include a harbour phase with joint training and exercises focused on piracy and information sharing, followed by a sea phase to enhance maritime security cooperation. 

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