Japan's role as a stable partner for Africa, a key region for its economic security, has grown increasingly important amid concerns over China's aid programs and the U.S. recent inward-looking policies.The ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development wrapped up three days of discussions on Friday in the port city of Yokohama, adopting a joint declaration pledging cooperation in a wide range of fields.In recent years, however, Japan's investment in Africa has grown only modestly, prompting foreign affairs experts to urge the government to cultivate more people familiar with bo…READ FULL ARTICLE
