After World War-II, the world was divided into two poles, one rallied by USA and other by USSAR.  The British colonial empire were collapsed and by early seventies, nearly 50 countries became independent from the European colonies.  At the wake of the Cold War, many African countries joined the non-aligned movement pioneered by Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia and Yugoslavia and refrain themselves from becoming allied of either USA or USSR. It led emergence of Non-Aligned Movement and became an important factor in bringing India and the African countries closer.  During the period of colonialism and liberation wars, Indo-African political relations became stronger. 

During the years of decolonization, India exerted considerable political and ideological influence in Africa as a role model and a leader of the Non-Aligned Movement. But India's ability to develop a broader strategic role in Africa during the 20th century was subject to several constraints. India's influence was limited by financial weakness and inward-looking economic policies. Its commitment to decolonisation through nonviolent means made it relatively reluctant to provide military assistance to national liberation movements. India's role in East Africa was also constrained by the large Indian ethnic population that was often resented by black African nationalists. 

During the India-Africa Forum Summit-2008, India constitutes the basic framework for the relations under the South-South Cooperation platform by using our wast Disapora. Indian firms are conducting numerous takeovers abroad and are venturing into Africa to strength economic bond. Trade between India & Africa has grown exponentially during the past 15 years. 

Indo-African trade volume reached about to US$ 90 billion in 2015. India has emerged as Africa's fourth largest trade partner whilst Africa has emerged as India's sixth largest trading partner.  Indian companies have already invested more than US$ 34 billion in the resource-rich continent as of 2011. Beyond the trade, Confederation of Indian Industry received 126 agricultural projects, 177 infrastructure projects and 34 energy sector plans costing cumulatively costing US$60 billion.  

The Indian government providing credit of 5 Billion dollars to African Countries for infrastructure, education, health and services. The India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) is the official platform for African-Indian relations. Recently, India has launched Pan-African e-Network, that links 47 African countries with schools and hospitals in India through satellite and fiber-optic links. India is helping African countries in establishing educational institutions, training centers and infrastructures.

Central and East African countries are suffering civil wars among the several factions of sects and militant groups.  Indian strategic mileage has been shown in its peace-keeping missions in Congo, Liberia, Mozambique, Somalia and Sudan under the United Nations (UN).  Indian Navy also provide security to African merchant vehicles in Indian Ocean. Nearly 795 million peoples of African countries are either malnurished, suffering hunger problems and prone to common diseases. Africa count highest number of HIV/AIDS patients. India's food programmes and health missions mostly by supply of cheap generic medicines has strengthen Indo-African relations upto a new level.