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India’s 1st Mahatma Gandhi convention centre opens in Niger

India’s first Mahatma Gandhi convention centre opens in Niger. Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and President of Niger Mahamadou Issoufou inaugurated the first convention centre established in Africa by India to honour the memory of Mahatma Gandhi. The establishment of the Mahatma Gandhi International Convention Centre (MGICC) is a landmark for India-Niger friendship, as also a symbol of India’s firm commitment towards Africa.

The convention centre has been designed as a spacious, modern and eco-friendly facility, including a 2,000 capacity Plenary Hall, to witness high-level and wide-ranging participation from African Union member states and other high-level conventions.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Capital of Niger: Niamey; Currency of Niger: West African CFA franc.
  • Prime Minister of Niger: Brigi Rafini.

 

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Sumit Arora

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