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Africa News and Features

FY2022

March 28, 2023 [Egypt] Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Egypt: Supporting the country's attainment of universal health coverage
March 28, 2023 [Algérie] "Avec les connaissances et la confiance acquises au Japon …"
March 24, 2023 [Mozambique] Emergency Assistance to the Republic of Mozambique in Response to Cyclone
March 23, 2023 [Tanzania] Putting Innovation and National Growth in the Hands of the Younger Generation: "JICA Program for Japanese Studies (JICA Chair)" for Future Tanzanian Leaders
March 23, 2023 [Nigeria] Ecosystem Report on Nigeria's Startup Scene (2nd Edition) is available!
March 20, 2023 [Malawi] Emergency Assistance to Malawi in Response to the Cyclone
March 15, 2023 [Africa] JICA President Tanaka held talks with Executive Director Sands of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
March 13, 2023 [Egypt] How Japan's Education System is Making a Difference in Egypt
March 8, 2023 [Kenya] In Celebration of International Women's Day: Empowerment Drives Growth and Mutual Betterment at a Kenyan Company
March 2, 2023 [Africa] AFRI-CONVERSE 2023 #1 Special Edition: Human Capital Development in Africa - Commemorating the Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize -
February 28, 2023 [Tanzania] JICA celebrates the completion of the second Next Innovation with Japan in Tanzania (NINJA2)
February 27, 2023 [Tanzania] The Japan-Tanzania Innovation Forum, 9-10 February, University of Dar es Salaam
February 24, 2023 [Botswana] Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Botswana: Contributing to the COVID-19 crisis response, supporting the vulnerable, and enhancing the stability of the socio-economy
February 21, 2023 [Cameroon] Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Cameroon: Supporting the promotion of KAIZEN throughout Cameroon and neighboring countries
February 15, 2023 [Zimbabwe] Judo Association of Zimbabwe receives a Shot in the Arm
February 8, 2023 [Tunisia] Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with the Republic of Tunisia to support the country's social protection program
February 3, 2023 [Africa] JICA supports the 2nd Dakar Financing Summit for PIDA Enhancement
February 2, 2023 [Tanzania] Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Tanzania: Contributing to an improvement in the competitiveness of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises through the nationwide dissemination of KAIZEN
February 1, 2023 [Burkina Faso] The first meeting of the Technical Committee for Guidance and Monitoring (CTOS) of the Project for the Improvement of the Quality of Education through the Strengthening of the Community School Collaboration (PAQER CEC) for the year 2023 was held on 1st February 2023 in Ouagadougou
January 16, 2023 [Malawi] Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Malawi: Developing a mechanism to ensure quality learning at the primary level
January 10, 2023 [Democratic Republic of the Congo] Signing of Grant Agreement with the International Organization for Migration: Contributing to the dissemination of the "community policing" model in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
January 4, 2023 [Senegal] Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Senegal: Support for the improvement of primary and lower secondary education
December 28, 2022 [Democratic Republic of Congo] Emergency Assistance to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Response to the Flood
December 27, 2022 [Senegal] JICA President Tanaka held talks with Senegalese President Sall
December 27, 2022 [Madagascar / Africa] The ‘School for All' JICA Project in Madagascar Featured in the Financial Times: Senior Research Fellow Maruyama Takao Contributes to the Project Through His Research
December 27, 2022 [Senegal] Signing of Grant Agreement with Senegal: Contributing to the improved safety and increased value of Senegalese fishery products through the construction of the National Analysis Laboratory
December 27, 2022 [Egypt] Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Egypt: construction of a new metro to meet the transportation demand and mitigate traffic congestion
December 26, 2022 [Africa] To Expand Support for Developing Countries in Tackling the Urgent Crisis of Climate Change: The COP27 Decision
December 22, 2022 [Sierra Leone] Signing of Grant Agreement with Sierra Leone: Contributing to the stable and efficient distribution of electricity in non-electrified areas through the construction of a substation and transmission network
December 22, 2022 [Côte d'Ivoire] Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Côte d'Ivoire: Contributing to the response to the food security crisis through realizing a resilient agricultural system.
December 21, 2022 [Tunisia] La JICA et l'ISTMT signent un Procès-Verbal de Discussions Pour l'Organisation d'un Programme de Formation à l'Attention de Pays Africains Francophones (French)
December 19, 2022 [Tunisia] Du concept « KAIZEN » au concept « JANNEH » : des petits pas pour l'amélioration à petit budget (French)
December 16, 2022 [Nigeria] Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Nigeria: Contributing to the stabilization of the electricity supply in Lagos and Ogun states through the development of power-transmission and substation networks
December 15, 2022 [Africa] Signing of the Memorandum of Cooperation with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat: Contributing to the Improvement of the Trade Environment and the Development of Industry
December 13, 2022 [Zambia] Signing of Grant Agreement with Zambia: Contributing to an increase in rice production through the development of rice-seed production facilities
December 7, 2022 [Africa] JICA President Tanaka held talks with President Lario of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
December 7, 2022 [Rwanda] Signing of Grant Agreement with Rwanda: Contributing to the provision of a stable water supply for the residents of Kigali City through the construction of water-supply facilities
December 5, 2022 [Zimbabwe] JICA Zim Clean-up Campaign in Commemoration of International Volunteers Day 2022
December 1, 2022 [Africa] JICA President Tanaka held talks with UNHCR Grandi
December 1, 2022 [Egypt] Signing of a Loan Agreement for the Kom Ombo Solar Power Project in Egypt (Private Sector Investment Finance): Contributing to climate change mitigation by increasing the 500 MW renewable energy supply
November 29, 2022 [Uganda] Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Uganda: ICT human resource development and corporate/entrepreneurial support to promote the ICT industry and create new jobs
November 29, 2022 [Ghana / Africa] A Future of Protecting Lives from the Pandemic: The Role of JICA's Initiative for Global Health and Medicine
November 29, 2022 [Uganda] The Power of Sports: Women's Football Links Japan and Uganda
November 25, 2022 [Africa] Protecting Vulnerable People Exposed to Violence in Conflict Settings-Combating Gender-Based Violence
November 25, 2022 [Africa] JICA President Tanaka held talks with AU-NEPAD CEO Bekele-Thomas
November 21, 2022 [South Sudan] [Press Releases] Emergency Assistance to the Republic of South Sudan in Response to Flood
November 18, 2022 [Africa] School for All Project in Africa: Data shows dramatic improvement in children's education
November 16, 2022 [Africa] The Publishment of "JICA Sustainability Report 2022"
November 13, 2022 [Ethiopia / Djibouti] JICA Chair Special Lecture in Ethiopia and Djibouti by H.E. Koji Tsuruoka
November 10, 2022 [South Africa] [Press Releases] Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with South Africa: Support for Trade Facilitation in the Southern Africa Region
November 9, 2022 [Africa] [Press Releases] Renewal of the Memorandum of Cooperation with UNICEF: For the achievement of the SDGs - focusing on the fields of health, nutrition, and education - and the realization of human security
November 7, 2022 [Madagascar] [Press Releases] Signing of Grant Agreement with Madagascar: Contributing to the improvement of agricultural productivity through the development of rice-seed production fields and facilities
October 28, 2022 [Niger] Initiatives in India and Niger Focus on Improved Hygiene: It Starts with Handwashing.
October 18, 2022 [Africa] Bringing Peace and Stability to the World through Finance. The Story Behind the Peacebuilding Bond
October 13, 2022 [West Africa] Food Crisis in West Africa: Our perspectives on assistance and cooperation -Tsumura Yasuhiro, WFP Country Director in The Gambia and Amameishi Shinjiro, Deputy Director-General, Economic Development Department, JICA
October 12, 2022 [Africa] [Press Releases] "Action Plan to Eliminate Child Labour in the Cocoa Industry" by the Platform for Sustainable Cocoa in Developing Countries
October 12, 2022 [Botswana] [Press Releases] "Botswana celebrates the end of analog TV broadcasting: the first complete transition to Japanese standards of digital terrestrial broadcasting
October 7, 2022 [Egypt] ABE Initiative Reporting and Welcoming Fair JFY2022
October 5, 2022 [Africa] Discussed how Kaizen can contribute to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Africa Kaizen Annual Meeting was held.
September 29, 2022 [TICAD8] [Press Releases] Conclusion of a Statement of Intent with JETRO, UNDP and UNIDO to Boost Support for Business Partnerships and Investment in Africa
September 29, 2022 [TICAD8] [Press Releases] The 8th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8): Sharing JICA's efforts in Africa, a continent facing complex crises
September 21, 2022 [Mozambique] [Press Releases] Signing of Grant Agreement with the Republic of Mozambique: Improving Quality and Accessibility of Maternal Health Care by Constructing Neonatal Wards
September 9, 2022 [Africa] [Press Releases] JICA and Microsoft Japan Sign Comprehensive Partnership Agreement - Promoting DX initiatives to create a resilient and sustainable society in which everyone can achieve diverse well-being-
September 8, 2022 [Senegal / Burkina Faso] [Seminar Report] Introductory Seminar on Smallholder Horticulture Empowerment and Promotion (SHEP) Approach for Francophone Countries
September 6, 2022 [Egypt] [Press Releases] Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Egypt: Further support for enhanced services to improve the livelihood of small-scale farmers
August 23, 2022 [TICAD8] [Side Event Report] Tackling Climate Change in Africa in Line with Development Issues and Needs
August 19, 2022 [Africa] [Press Releases] Signing of Investment agreement for "Fintech Start-ups Growing Support Project" (Private Sector Investment Finance):Supporting startup companies working to expand financial access in developing regions in Africa and Asia
August 10, 2022 [Africa] JICA President TANAKA met with WFP Excutive Director Beasley
July 29, 2022 [Africa] JICA President TANAKA met with UNDP Administrator Steiner
July 28, 2022 [Burkina Faso] [Press Releases] Signing of Grant Agreement with UNICEF for Burkina Faso: Supporting the improvement of education access and quality through the construction of lower-secondary schools
July 15, 2022 [Democratic Republic of the Congo] [Press Releases] Signing of Grant Agreement with the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Contributing to logistics stabilization through improving the Container Terminal of the Port of Matadi
July 11, 2022 [Africa] A blockchain trial helps eliminate child labor (and safeguard education)
July 6, 2022 [Morocco] [Press Releases] Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Morocco: Contributing to the Improvement of Learning Environment of Basic Education in Morocco through the provision of budget support
June 30, 2022 [TICAD8] High-level Symposium: "Towards TICAD8: Rethinking Development Cooperation with Africa in Light of Global Crises"
June 24, 2022 [Tunisia] [TICAD8] JICA President Tanaka met with Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jerandi
June 21, 2022 [Kenya] [Press Releases] Signing of Grant Agreement with Kenya: Contributing to improve the investment environment for the Special Economic Zone in Mombasa, a gateway to East Africa
June 21, 2022 [Africa] The Aspirational Legacy of OGATA Sadako, and The State of Human Security Today
June 17, 2022 [Mauritius] JICA Special Advisor KITAOKA meets with Mauritius Prime Minister Jugnauth
June 17, 2022 [Senegal] [Press Releases] Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Senegal: Support for the Government of Senegal's efforts to attain Universal Health Coverage and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic
June 17, 2022 [Mauritius] JICA Special Advisor KITAOKA meets with Mauritius President Roopun
June 17, 2022 [Madagascar] JICA Special Advisor KITAOKA meets with Madagascar President Rajoelina
June 14, 2022 [TICAD8] High-level Symposium: "Towards TICAD8: Advancing Africa's Economic Integration in the Post-crisis Era"
June 14, 2022 [South Sudan / Moldova] JICA President Tanaka visits South Sudan and Moldova: Reaffirming the importance of peace and stability
June 10, 2022 [Ghana] [Press Releases] Signing of Grant Agreement with Ghana: Contributing to quality improvement of referral system and maternal and child health through development of hospital facilities
June 3, 2022 [South Sudan] Completion of the Freedom Bridge - South Sudan's Long-awaited Symbol of Peace and Freedom
May 26, 2022 [Côte d'Ivoire] [Press Releases] Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreements with Côte d'Ivoire: Contributing to the COVID-19 crisis response, realizing a resilient health system, and strengthening transmission lines for stability of the power supply
May 19, 2022 [Africa] [Press Releases] Twelve Projects Selected for SATREPS (Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development)
May 10, 2022 [South Sudan] [Press Releases] Signing of Grant Agreement with South Sudan: Supporting the replacement of four bridges in Juba to improve transportation accessibility and logistics
April 26, 2022 [JICA / Africa] Announcement: I will go out into the field at every possible opportunity to promote Japan's development cooperation
April 15, 2022 [South Sudan] Building a solid foundation for agricultural development in South Sudan: After a decade of efforts, the Comprehensive Agriculture Master Plan is now ready for implementation
April 4, 2022 [Africa] Technical Consultation Meetings for Preparation of the 3rd Edition of the OSBP Sourcebook
April 1, 2022 [JICA] TANAKA Akihiko becomes JICA's new president

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