Strong ties with Japan good for Africa

As nearly 10,000 delegates jetted into Nairobi for the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) VI, Kenya and Africa have good cause to evaluate the general character of international gatherings somewhat differently. PHOTO: COURTESY

As nearly 10,000 delegates jetted into Nairobi for the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) VI, Kenya and Africa have good cause to evaluate the general character of international gatherings somewhat differently.

Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stated clearly that in the 23 years since the TICAD process began, the total amount of Overseas Development Aid (ODA) to Africa that Japan has carried out amounts to $47 billion.