The diplomatic activities of India’s top diplomat S. Jaishankar in Africa were in full swing while Chinese President Xi Jinping was hosting his Brazilian counterpart in Beijing. Jaishankar visited Uganda, Ethiopia, and Mozambique, bringing attention to India’s presence and interest in the region. In Mozambique’s capital, he even paid tribute at a memorial for heroes of the country’s fight for independence from Portugal. These efforts underscore India’s commitment to strengthening its diplomatic and economic ties in Africa.