AFDB
The African Development Bank and Republic of Congo strengthen ties ahead of the 2026 Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, focusing on economic diversification, agriculture, and regional integration.
AFRICA
Yokohama, August 21, 2025 — At the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba unveiled a forward-looking framework to deepen economic ties with Africa. The plan includes the establishment of an “Indian Ocean–Africa Economic Zone,” alongside targeted investments in infrastructure, human capital, and innovation. A New Economic Zone to Unlock Regional […]