Since TICAD 6 in Nairobi in 2016, Japanese authorities have made clear their desire to bring the country’s private sector into their economic engagement with Africa. That message was reiterated in ...

Japan has scrapped a plan to promote cultural exchanges between regional cities and four African countries, after misinterpretations and disinformation sparked fears it would open the doors to mass ...

The Japan International Cooperation Agency has cancelled its ‘JICA Africa Hometown’ initiative, citing “misunderstandings and confusion” over the programme. JICA announced the withdrawal in a ...

Japanese investment in Africa is gaining momentum, particularly in the mining and energy sectors. Diplomatic visits by Japanese leaders in 2023 and 2024 highlight this renewed commitment, emphasising ...

Anti-immigration protests have in Japan after an attempt to create "hometowns" for people from four African countries. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) had designated four cities as ...