Japan’s plan to give China a run for its money in Africa
African leaders pose for a "family photo session" during the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (Ticad) in Yokohama, Japan on August 28, 2019.
Japan is seeking to grow investments in Africa against raising the stakes against China, the continent’s leading trading partner.
A Japanese trade official said that Tokyo is supporting its companies to grow their business in Africa and develop trade ties across a continent where has traditionally been seen as a key donor.