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Japan sees Africa as having great promise because of its natural resources, particularly those used in smartphones. Photo: File

Ticad 9: The post-conference balance sheet

The Japanese government is seeking to encourage its companies to think strategically and start to trade with and invest in Africa

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Africa and Japan: Co-creating a future through youth, innovation, and partnership

As the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) convenes in Yokohama, the world turns its attention once again to Africa—a continent rich in diversity, resilience, and promise. This year’s conference arrives at a critical juncture. Global challenges such as climate change, geopolitical fragmentation, and economic inequality are intensifying. In this context, TICAD9 offers […]

  • Shaun Goosen
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Japan went through a process of transforming from a country with a weak agricultural base to the success that it is today. Photo: File

Africa-Japan: Reflections on Tokyo International Conference on African Development

Africa can take a leaf out of Japan’s book: power need not be a zero sum game; economic modernisation focused on diversification, domestication and indigenising modernity; to technologically catch up; and to never give up

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