East Africa’s external engagement has long been dominated by China and Europe. Japan offers a third option COMMENT | ...

Japan’s foreign aid agency has scrapped a cultural exchange initiative with African countries after an online misinformation campaign led to a torrent of complaints and fear of increased immigration.

Japan is in talks with South Africa over potentially helping the country finance the reorganization of its energy sector.

Three years after the Tunis summit, Japan hosts its African partners on the home turf of Yokohama on 20-22 August – a chance to regain the momentum lost by the Covid-hit eighth summit. The Tokyo ...

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 ...

With the African Union (AU) becoming a permanent G20 member, 2023 marks a significant turning point in African diplomacy. Long neglected, Africa is a new frontier for major players — including Japan — ...

Today, 1 December, marks World AIDS Day, a moment for the international community to renew its commitment to end the HIV ...

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday proposed an economic zone connecting the Indian Ocean to Africa as the country seeks to play a greater role in the African ...

YOKOHAMA, Japan -- Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday proposed an economic zone connecting the Indian Ocean to Africa as the country seeks to play a greater role in the African ...

Mindful of Africa’s economic potential — and particularly its natural resources — Japan has lately joined China in assiduously courting African governments in development partnerships. But a key issue ...

OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Japan and South Korea ended successful 2026 World Cup qualification campaigns on a high with emphatic home victories over Indonesia and Kuwait respectively on Tuesday. In Osaka, ...