Japan’s initiative could provide African nations with an alternative and counter China’s growing influence on the continent, analysts say
“Japan believes in Africa’s future,” Ishiba declared at the opening of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (Ticad), which ends on Friday. He said the initiative would support the African Continental Free Trade Area and enhance the region’s global competitiveness.
Apart from the economy, the summit in Yokohama also focused on peace and stability, health, climate change and education.
Leaders and representatives of about 50 countries from the African continent, as well as officials from international organisations, attended the event.
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