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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

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    • AFC closes a landmark US$524 million-equivalent dual-currency Samurai term loan — its largest to date — underscoring rising Japanese investor confidence in Africa’s growth story
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Source: Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) |

Africa Finance Corporation Raises Record US$524m in Dual-Currency Samurai Loan Facility

The transaction marks AFC’s largest Samurai loan to date and reinforces the Corporation’s growing footprint in Japan’s capital markets

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has closed a landmark US$524 million equivalent dual-currency Samurai term loan facility. The transaction marks AFC’s largest Samurai loan to date and reinforces the Corporation’s growing footprint in Japan’s capital markets amid rising investor confidence in its credit fundamentals.…

Afreximbank
Source: Afreximbank |

Afreximbank successfully closed its second Samurai Bond transactions, raising JPY 81.8 billion (approx. USD 527 million)

The 2025 Retail Samurai bond also marks the first Retail Samurai bond issued in Japan in 2025

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has successfully closed its second Samurai bond transaction, securing a total of JPY 81.8 billion (approx. USD 527 million) through Regular and Retail Samurai Bonds offerings. The execution surpasses the Bank’s 2024 debut issuance size, attracting orders from more than 100 institutional and retail investors,…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • (L-R) Dr Francis Peterson, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Pretoria; Dr Sid Ould Tah, African Development Bank President and Prof Daiji Kawaguchi, Dean Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo, together following the signing of a joint statement on the rollout of the Africa-Asia (A-A) Platform. Tokyo, Japan. 14 November, 2025 (1)
    • (L-R) Dr Francis Peterson, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Pretoria; Dr Sid Ould Tah, African Development Bank President and Prof Daiji Kawaguchi, Dean Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo, together following the signing of a joint statement on the rollout of the Africa-Asia (A-A) Platform. Tokyo, Japan. 14 November, 2025 (2)
    • (L-R) Dr Francis Peterson, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Pretoria; Dr Sid Ould Tah, African Development Bank President and Prof Daiji Kawaguchi, Dean Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo, together following the signing of a joint statement on the rollout of the Africa-Asia (A-A) Platform. Tokyo, Japan. 14 November, 2025 (3)
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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Japan and African Development Bank roll out Africa-Asia (A-A) Platform to boost youth entrepreneurship and innovation

This platform will ensure a reciprocal exchange of technology and innovation between the two continents

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) on Friday announced the roll-out of a new initiative, the Africa-Asia (A-A) Platform, dedicated to the promotion of knowledge transfer between Africa and Asia. This platform will ensure a reciprocal exchange of technology and innovation between the two continents. Download document: https://apo-opa.co/4i1AgzQ A ceremony to mark…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
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Japan: State Minister for Foreign Affairs KUNIMITSU’s Visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt as a Special Envoy of the Prime Minister

During her visit, State Minster KUNIMITSU will attend the ceremony to commemorate the opening of The Grand Egyptian Museum

From October 31 to November 4, Ms. KUNIMITSU Ayano, State Minster for Foreign Affairs of Japan, will visit the Arab Republic of Egypt as a Special Envoy of Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan. During her visit, State Minster KUNIMITSU will attend the ceremony to commemorate the opening of…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: President Ramaphosa congratulates new Japanese Prime Minister on her election

The South African Government looks forward to working closely with Prime Minister Takaichi and her administration to further strengthen bilateral relations and collaboration

President Cyril Ramaphosa has on behalf of the government and the people of South Africa, extended his warmest congratulations to Ms Sanae Takaichi on her election as Prime Minister of Japan, becoming the first woman in Japan’s history to hold this esteemed position. South Africa and Japan share a long-standing…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
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Presidential Election in the Republic of Seychelles (Statement by Press Secretary KITAMURA Toshihiro)

Japan expresses its respect for Seychelles’ steady development under a stable democracy

Japan congratulates Mr. Patrick Herminie on his election as President of the Republic of Seychelles on October 12 (local time), following the announcement of the results of the presidential election which was held for the first time since October 2020 in the Republic of Seychelles. Japan expresses its respect for…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Henok Mulubrhan Wins Stage 3 of Tour de Kyushu

The race covered 119.25 kilometers, and Henok completed it in 2 hours, 36 minutes, and 6 seconds

Eritrean professional cyclist Henok Mulubrhan, member of Kazakhstan’s Astana Team, won the third and final stage of the Tour de Kyushu held in Japan today. The race covered 119.25 kilometers, and Henok completed it in 2 hours, 36 minutes, and 6 seconds. Henok stood third in the second stage and…

World Food Programme (WFP)
Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

World Food Programme (WFP) and Japan partner to provide school meals for children in Sudan

This contribution will be a catalyst for children in Sudan to benefit from education

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of JPY 400 million (approximately US$2.7 million) from the Government of Japan. This vital funding will enable WFP to provide school meals in Sudan, which help to increase school attendance and boost learning outcomes. “This generous contribution from the Government…

Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana
Source: Ministry of Finance - Republic of Ghana |

Ghana Secures ¥3 Billion Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Grant to Transform Kumasi’s Inner Ring Road

The project will strengthen access to schools, hospitals, and markets, reduce accident risks, and foster a safer, healthier urban environment in Kumasi

Government of Ghana has signed a ¥3 billion (Japanese Yen) grant agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to overhaul the Inner Ring Road in Kumasi. The agreement, signed today by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, promises to drastically ease traffic congestion and improve mobility in Ghana’s second-largest…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
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Visit to Japan by Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, Prime Minster of the Republic of Uganda

The visit of Prime Minster Nabbanja is expected to further develop the bilateral relations between Japan and Uganda

Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, Prime Minster of the Republic of Uganda will pay a visit to Japan from October 7 to 9. During her stay in Japan, Prime Minister Nabbanja will participate in the National Day Event of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, on October 8, as the official guest…