Japan pledges billions and AI training to Africa

Aug. 22, 2025
Japan pledges billions and AI training to Africa

Japan has pledged $5.5 billion in loans and announced an ambitious AI training programme to deepen economic ties with Africa.

At TICAD 9, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba proposed creating an Indian Ocean-Africa economic zone to link African nations with Asia and the Middle East.

Japan will also support training 30,000 AI experts over three years to drive digital transformation and job growth across the continent.

The initiative comes amid growing calls from leaders like António Guterres and João Lourenço to overhaul global finance systems and empower African representation.

Japan's move signals renewed interest in African engagement, as the US scales back and China's influence expands across the region.

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