Japan has pledged to contribute $30 billion over three years to support Africa’s development and economy as it seeks to enhance cooperation with Africa amid China’s growing influence. “Japan aspires to be a partner growing together with Africa,” Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in a virtual address to the 8th Tokyo International Conference on African…
Japan Pledges $30 Billion to Support Africa’s Development Amid China’s Growing Influence
August 29, 2022
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