TICAD
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Wider WorldJapan Tries to Catch up with China in Tug-of-War over Copper, Cobalt, Other Important Minerals in Africa
KOLWEZI, Democratic Republic of the Congo — Japan has fallen behind in the race to form cooperati...
August 21, 2025
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Wider WorldGuterres Condemns Israeli Settlement Plan in Occupied West Bank
YOKOHAMA — U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Thursday condemned the Israeli government’s...
August 21, 2025
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General NewsJapanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Delivers Opening Remarks at TICAD 9, Calls for ‘Co-Creation of Innovative Solutions’
YOKOHAMA — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba spoke on the importance of co-creating innovative soluti...
August 20, 2025
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Wider WorldAFRICAN DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL / Consultant: TICAD 9 Offers a Wealth of Opportunities for Japanese Companies; Firms Should Seize These Chances to Expand into New Fields, Create New Businesses
Yukari Umemoto is the managing director of Africa Business Partners. The following is an excerpt ...
August 20, 2025
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Wider WorldAFRICAN DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL / TICAD 9 to Focus on Cooperative Industrial, Economic Development of Africa
The inaugural summit of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) was arr...
August 20, 2025
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General News
TICAD 9 Side Event in Yokohama Focuses on Food Security
YOKOHAMA — The Sasakawa Peace Foundation held a panel discussion on food security in Yokohama on ...
August 20, 2025
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General News
Events to Deepen Understanding of Africa Held in Yokohama in Conjunction with 9th Conference on African Development
Various events are being held in Yokohama to deepen understanding of Africa in conjunction with T...
August 20, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentIshiba Meets Gates in Tokyo, Pledges ¥81.2 Billion to International Vaccination Organization Gavi
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met Microsoft Corp. founder Bill Gates during his Japan visit at th...
August 20, 2025
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General NewsJapanese Startup Gives Menstrual Products to Girls in Nairobi Slum, Boosting School Attendance and Future Prospects
A Japanese entrepreneur who once collapsed from overwork found a turning point in her life while ...
August 20, 2025
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Outside Contributors
TICAD Should Keep Focus on Japan Investing in Africa, Not Merely Offering Aid
For more than 30 years, the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) has sto...
August 20, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Govt Plans to Boost Support for Startups Advancing into Nigeria, Scheme Expected to Support Economic Growth in Both Countries
The Japanese government plans to strengthen support for startups expanding into the Nigerian mark...
August 19, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapanese Govt to Enhance Cooperation for African Countries to Help Them Introduce Japanese School Education System
The government plans to enhance cooperation with African countries to help them introduce the Jap...
August 18, 2025
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Delivers Opening Remarks at TICAD 9, Calls for ‘Co-Creation of Innovative Solutions’
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TICAD Draft Outlines African Development Strategies;Japanese Technologies to Have Key Role in Cooperation
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Japanese Firms Expanding Medical Businesses in Africa, Aiming to Provide Quality and Sense of Security
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Malaria Infections in Africa a Result of Poverty, Not Geography, International Funding Critical to Preventing Infections
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Japan to Provide ¥810 Billion in Infrastructure Aid to African Nations, Seeks to Reduce China’s Influence in Continent