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

Japan and World Food Programme (WFP) support drought affected communities in Namibia

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$ 500,000 (N$ 9 million) from the Government of Japan to strengthen the humanitarian emergency drought response in Namibia

The funding from Japan will enable WFP to provide food commodity vouchers, redeemable at selected retailers, to 27,000 people adversely affected by drought, of which 16,000 reside in the Kunene Region and 11,000 in the Ohangwena Region. “We are grateful for the timely contribution from the Government of Japan which…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Signing and Exchange of Notes regarding the grant of Mpox vaccines to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

It is expected that the vaccination of people who are at-risk of Mpox infection will be initiated using the vaccines and inoculation needles to be granted by the Government of Japan

On September 18 (local time), Notes concerning the grant of Mpox vaccines and special inoculation needles were signed and exchanged in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, between Mr. OGAWA Hidetoshi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and H.E.…

International Trade Centre

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Nigeria: Empowering small agri-food producers to trade with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The ITC project Inclusive Digital Entrepreneurship in the Agri-food Sector (IDEAS) works with microproducers – businesses that don’t have the resources to take professional photos, design modern logos, or write compelling descriptions of their products

Nigeria has 40 million small businesses. Many have access to Internet, but do not know how to use digital tools to grow their business. Now that artificial intelligence (AI) is widely available, even people without any design or storytelling expertise can create professional marketing materials. To teach small food processors…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Presidential Election in the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria (Statement by Press Secretary KITAMURA Toshihiro)

Japan expects that Algeria will continue to play a constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability.

On September 7 (local time) a presidential election was held in the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, and Japan congratulates that incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune was reelected. Japan expects that Algeria will continue to play a constructive role in promoting regional　peace and stability. Japan will further strengthen its cooperative relationship…

Afreximbank

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African Designers Take Center Stage at Tranoï Tokyo through CANEX Initiative

CANEX Presents Africa provides emerging fashion designers with a platform for development through the transfer of skills, linkages and partnerships as well as market access opportunities

The vibrant spirit of African fashion took centre stage at the inaugural Tranoï Tokyo trade show on September 4-5, where 10 exceptional fashion brands from across Africa and the diaspora showcased their designs as part of Afreximbank’s CANEX Presents Africa initiative (www.Afreximbank.com). Among the African brands that featured at Tranoï…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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The Vice-President of The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, H.E Damtien Tchintchibidja Attended the 2024 Ministerial Meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD)

The meeting outlined a plan to promote digitalization and emphasized the importance of the effective and responsible use of digital technology and artificial intelligence

On behalf of the President of the Commission, H.E. Omar Alieu TOURAY, The Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission attended the 2024 Ministerial Meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) held in Tokyo on 24th-25th August 2024.The meeting which is a preparatory meeting of the TICAD IX to…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

Minister Sylvestre Radegonde holds bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Ministerial Meeting 2024

Discussions between the two diplomats centered on shared interests, particularly in the areas of Maritime Security, Blue Economy, Fisheries and Connectivity

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, engaged in bilateral talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, H.E Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, on the sidelines of the TICAD Ministerial Meeting taking place in Tokyo, Japan from 24th to 25th August. Minister Radegonde took the opportunity to thank the Japanese Government…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
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Japan-Cabo Verde Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

The two ministers concurred on expanding cooperation and collaboration between their countries in various areas including the economy, and on working together to further develop the bilateral relations

On August 25, commencing at 5:55 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes, Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a meeting with H.E. Dr. Rui Alberto de Figueiredo Soares, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Regional Integration of the Republic of Cabo Verde who is visiting Japan to…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
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Japan-Kenya Foreign Ministers’ Working Dinner

Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi expressed his intention to continue to work closely between the diplomatic authorities, including at a high level, through the Japan-Kenya Policy Dialogue

On August 25, commencing at 6:55 p.m. for approximately 80 minutes, Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a working dinner with H.E. Dr. Wycliffe Musalia MUDAVADI, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Kenya. The overview…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation |

Minister Ronald Lamola hails economic diplomacy milestones in the South Africa-Japan relations

South Africa’s economic diplomacy efforts continue to yield results in 2024, as evidenced by breakthroughs for our avocado industry, with the opening of new big markets in Japan, China, and India

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, is in Japan to attend the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Ministerial Meeting. Ahead of the opening ceremony of the TICAD Ministerial meeting, Minister Lamola had a business roundtable discussion with the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) to further strengthen economic…