Addis ABABA: Japan is shaping a bigger role for itself in Africa with increased aid and investment, a pledge to share the secrets of its famed work ethic and, most of all, through making African women shine.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is making good on promises last year to hoist Africa higher on the Japanese agenda. He will end a three-nation tour of the continent on Tuesday with a strong speech at the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa.