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    • Africa Investment Forum 2024: Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa welcomes Japan as donor; showcases innovative financing solutions for Africa's energy transition
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Africa Investment Forum 2024: Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa welcomes Japan as donor; showcases innovative financing solutions for Africa's energy transition

The announcement was made at a thematic boardroom session showcasing innovative funding structures to accelerate Africa's energy transition

The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) recorded a new milestone at the Africa Investment Forum 2024, with the announcement of Japan as its newest contributor, expanding the Fund’s donor base to 11 and strengthening its capacity to support crucial energy projects. The announcement was made at a thematic boardroom…

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    • The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Libya are pleased to announce the signing of a new grant agreement aimed at strengthening public financial management (PFM) systems in Libya
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African Development Bank and the Government of Libya Sign Agreement to Strengthen Public Financial Management through support of Fund for African Private Sector Assistance (FAPA) 

By enhancing public expenditure management, the project aims to deliver critical public services and infrastructure while creating a more favorable business environment that encourages private sector growth

The African Development Bank (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org) and the Government of Libya are pleased to announce the signing of a new grant agreement aimed at strengthening public financial management (PFM) systems in Libya. The agreement, signed on Monday, 18 November 2024, underscores the continued commitment of both institutions to fostering economic…

Embassy of Algeria in Tokyo
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The Algerian Embassy in Tokyo celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Glorious Revolution of 1st November 1954

On this occcasion, Ambassador UEMURA Tsukasa, Special Envoy for Middle East Peace has been appointed as the representative of Japanese Government

As part of the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, the Embassy of Algeria in Tokyo organized a diplomatic reception at the residence on November 15.  On this occcasion, Ambassador UEMURA Tsukasa, Special Envoy for Middle East Peace has been appointed as the representative…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
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Meeting between State Minister for Foreign Affairs Fujii and Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Kainerugaba, Uganda

Two sides confirmed that this visit to Japan will be an opportunity to further develop bilateral relations and cooperation in the international arena

On November 25, commencing at 2:00 p.m. for approximately 45 minutes, Mr. FUJII Hisayuki, State Minister for Foreign Affairs held a meeting with Gen. Muhoozi KAINERUGABA, Chief of Defence Forces, Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, the Republic of Uganda, who is visiting Japan. The overview of the meeting is as follows.…

World Food Programme (WFP)
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Japan Supports Climate Resilience and Sustainable Agriculture in Zimbabwe

The three-year project will enhance food security and resilience for smallholder farmers by establishing water-based infrastructure, developing value chains, and strengthening agricultural extension service capacity

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$ 5.1 million from the Government of Japan to support 37,000 climate-affected smallholder farmers across five districts in Zimbabwe. The three-year project will enhance food security and resilience for smallholder farmers by establishing water-based infrastructure, developing value chains, and…

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

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Japanese Investment in Africa Finds New Support through Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Japan Institute for Overseas Investment (JOI) Partnership

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed with JOI sets out to drive transformative projects that will accelerate Africa’s energy transition and enhance economic sustainability

With a mission to scale investment in Africa, a new collaboration between Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, and the Japan Institute for Overseas Investment (JOI), established by the initiative of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), is set to embark on a series…

Afreximbank
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Afreximbank successfully prices its inaugural Samurai bonds, raising JPY81.3 billion (about USD 530 million equivalent) comprising JPY 67.2 billion 5 regular tranches and JPY 14.1 billion 3-year Retail Samurai (“The Transaction”)

Afreximbank successfully met its objective of achieving a benchmark transaction size of over JPY 30 billion and maximizing the size in longer tenors (up to 10 years)

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has successfully priced its debut Samurai bond, securing a regular 5 tranche JPY 67.2 billion consisting of 2-year, 3-year, 5-year, 7-year and 10-year fixed rate tranches. Concurrently, the Bank launched its inaugural Retail Samurai bond with a 3-year fixed-rated tranche valued at JPY 14.1 billion.…

The Presidency, Republic of Ghana
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Japan, Iran Ambassadors End Tour of Duty in Ghana

President Akufo-Addo extended the gratitude of the nation to the two envoys, for contributing to deepen the several years of cooperation and collaboration between Ghana and their respective countries

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has conveyed farewell messages to the Iranian and Japanese Ambassadors following the climax of their tour of duty to Ghana. At separate events today, November 4th, 2024, at the Jubilee House, President Akufo-Addo extended the gratitude of the nation to the two envoys, for contributing…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
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General Election and Election of the President in the Republic of Botswana (Statement by Press Secretary KITAMURA Toshihiro)

Looking ahead to TICAD 9 in August 2025, Japan will further strengthen cooperation with Botswana in various areas

Japan congratulates Mr. Duma Gideon Boko on his election as President of the Republic of Botswana on November 1 (local time), following the announcement of the results of the general elections (National Assembly and local council elections) which was held for the first time since October 2019, in the Republic…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina (left) presents a commemorative publication on the Policy and Human Resource Development Grant to Japan's Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs, Atsushi Mimura
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Japan: African Development Bank Celebrates Three Decades of Japan-Backed Trust Fund

Over the past three decades, Japan has contributed JPY 5.3 billion ($ 37.4 million) to the PHRDG, supporting 107 projects, with 96 completed and 11 ongoing as of September 2024

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has celebrated the 30th anniversary of  the Policy and Human Resource Development Grant (PHRDG), a bilateral trust fund created by Japan  in 1994.The initiative has contributed significantly to the development of Africa's human capital, supporting over 100 transformational projects across various sectors. Presenting a…