Japan\u2019s Prime Minister\u00a0Shigeru Ishiba\u00a0has opened a three-day summit with nearly 50 African leaders, pledging deeper economic and strategic ties as Tokyo looks to counterbalance waning U.S. engagement and China\u2019s expanding footprint on the continent.<\/p>\n
The gathering, part of the\u00a0Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), brings together heads of state, ministers, and global officials, including\u00a0U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.<\/p>\n
Ishiba is expected to unveil a new\u00a0Indo-Pacific\u2013Africa cooperation framework, linking government agencies, industries, and experts to expand free trade and investment. Central to this vision is the\u00a0\u201cIndian Ocean\u2013Africa Economic Zone Initiative,\u201d designed to channel Japanese business activity from India and the Middle East into African markets.<\/p>\n
Organisers say the initiative reflects Japan\u2019s ambition to position itself as a reliable partner in Africa\u2019s growth, with a focus on connectivity, trade, and sustainable development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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