{"id":60633,"date":"2025-08-20T17:43:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T17:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/african-leaders-meet-in-japan-for-ticad-9-conference"},"modified":"2025-08-20T18:41:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T18:41:28","slug":"african-leaders-meet-in-japan-for-ticad-9-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/african-leaders-meet-in-japan-for-ticad-9-conference","title":{"rendered":"African Leaders Meet in Japan for TICAD 9 Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>Several African heads of state and government gathered today in Yokohama, Japan, for the start of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). The 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) will be held in Yokohama from August 20 to 22, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>It will focus on strengthening Africa-Japan relations and driving sustainable development across the continent. TICAD is Japan\u2019s premier diplomatic platform for advancing development in Africa, bringing together African leaders, global partners, and multilateral institutions.<\/p>\n<p>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 \u201cPeople, Planet and Prosperity in a Changing World: Co-creating Innovative Solutions with Africa.<\/p>\n<p>\u201d The summit brings together African leaders, Japan, and global partners to advance peace, security, sustainable development, and inclusive growth. Ethiopian Airlines and other national stakeholders are also represented.<\/p>\n<p>Since its launch in 1993, TICAD has served as a vital platform for African-led cooperation, aligned with the African Union\u2019s Agenda 2063 and the UN 2030 Agenda.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Lesotho<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. Several African heads of state and government gathered today in Yokohama, Japan, for the start of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). The 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) will be held in Yokohama from August 20 to 22, 2025. 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