Vol 1 (AAC) No 2 | JAPANAFRICA Tokyo raises its game 24th October 2008 Following China's lead, Japan is courting Africa with summits and finance Tokyo’s diplomats and trade officials are promising an upsurge of activity in Africa in 2008, aiming to boost trade and development. Trade Minister Akira Amari speaks unambiguously about...
Vol 1 (AAC) No 2 | JAPAN Masahiko Koumura 2nd November 2008 Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan Japan’s Foreign Minister is preparing for a busy, Africa-focused 2008: the fourth Tokyo International Conference on African Development on 28-30 May, and the Group of Eight Summit in Hokkaido on 7-9...