MAPUTO: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Friday in Manila) kicked off a four-nation tour of Africa, as India scrambles to catch up with its Asian rival China which has a strong presence across the continent.

His first stop was Mozambique where he vowed to be “a trusted friend” after talks with President Filipe Nyusi in Maputo and announced a raft of cooperation agreements.

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