Africa-Press – Ethiopia. The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9) has opened in Yokohama, Japan, bringing together African leaders, international partners, and global institutions under the theme “Co-creating Innovative Solutions with Africa.”
The Summit, being held from August 20–22, is focusing on peace and stability, economic growth, and social development, alongside a series of sideline events addressing critical issues of mutual concern.
Ethiopia’s delegation, led by Minister of Industry Melaku Alebel, is actively engaged in the discussions.
In his address, the Minister stressed Africa’s progress in democratic governance but pointed out that the continent still faces serious challenges such as conflicts, violent extremism, terrorism, and the impacts of climate change.
He emphasized that sustainable peace and development are inseparable and underscored the importance of African-led solutions supported by strong international partnerships.
The Ethiopian delegation underlined the need to prioritize conflict prevention by addressing root causes like governance deficits, exclusion, and poverty.
Ethiopia reaffirmed its backing for the full operationalization of the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) and urged greater international support for AU-led and nationally driven peace efforts.
Ethiopia also shared its experience in implementing political and governance reforms aimed at deepening citizen participation, empowering women and youth, and advancing national dialogue and transitional justice to strengthen reconciliation and social cohesion.
The country acknowledged Japan’s contributions to peacebuilding and humanitarian support in Africa, encouraging TICAD to expand integrated programs that build resilience and stability, according to Foreign Affairs Ministry.
On global governance, Ethiopia reiterated that Africa’s representation in the United Nations Security Council remains a pressing matter, stressing that the continent must play a central role in shaping international decisions.
Ethiopia reaffirmed its commitment to the TICAD framework and to working with Japan and other partners to advance a shared vision of a peaceful, resilient, and prosperous Africa.
TICAD 9 will feature vibrant discussions on a wide range of development themes in Africa including key issues such as climate action, youth participation, digital innovation, economic transformation, and human security.
It will focus on strengthening Africa-Japan relations and driving sustainable development across the continent.
TICAD is Japan’s premier diplomatic platform for advancing development in Africa, bringing together African leaders, global partners, and multilateral institutions.
First launched in 1993, the summit is held every three years and co-hosted by Japan, the African Union, the United Nations, UNDP, and the World Bank.
The 2025 conference is themed “People, Planet and Prosperity in a Changing World: Co-creating Innovative Solutions with Africa.”
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