The fifth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V) will be held in Yokohama from June 1 to 3 to discuss various issues regarding the continent with political and business leaders from around the world.
For the past 20 years since TICAD I was held in 1993, the conference has evolved into a new phase as the African economy has grown rapidly during the period. Still, Africa faces challenges such as income disparity and political instability.
Ahead of the conference, The Japan Times organized a symposium to discuss TICAD, the situation in African regions and Japan-Africa relations, at the Tokyo headquarters of The Japan Times on March 1.
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