Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

Japan provides Japanese Yen (JPY) 5 billion (about US$34 million) for World Food Programme’s (WFP) emergency support to 15 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa

This contribution will enable WFP to distribute food assistance such as cereals, pulses, vegetable oil and food vouchers to vulnerable people suffering from severe hunger, food shortage and malnutrition

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a grant of JPY 5 billion (about US$34 million) from the Government of Japan to support WFP’s emergency assistance to improve food security in 15 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Sub-Saharan Africa, the food insecurity situation is further deteriorating due to a…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Decision on the Dates of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9)

Through the TICAD process, Japan will further deepen its relations with African countries

On March 22, the Cabinet approved the holding of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama from August 20 to 22, 2025, and the awards ceremony for the Fifth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize on that occasion. For approximately 30 years since the launch of TICAD…

Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

#IWD2024: Impactful investment: African Development Bank support shapes scholarship graduate career in drone-enabled public health

The program aligns with the goal of the Bank’s Skills for Employability and Productivity in Africa, which is to increase innovation connected to industrialization and development needs

The African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) Japan Africa Dream Scholarship program invests in promising African students from Bank member countries at partner universities in Africa and Japan, financing their tuition, travel, and upkeep for post-graduate studies. The program aligns with the goal of the Bank’s Skills for Employability and Productivity in Africa,…

Source: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) |

Japan Provides $1.6 Million to Aid United Nations Children’s Fund's (UNICEF's) Flood Relief Efforts in Eastern Libya, Targeting Health, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and Child Protection

The proposed programme aligns with UNICEF's commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals and supports Japan's commitment to improve health security and address climate change-related challenges

UNICEF Libya and the Embassy of Japan have announced their renewed commitment to supporting the flood-affected communities of eastern Libya during a courtesy call by UNICEF Libya Representative, Mr. Michele Servadei, to Japanese Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Libya, Mr. SHIMMURA Izuru, held yesterday in Tripoli. This announcement came at…

Source: Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates |

Morocco: His Majesty (HM) the King Congratulates Japanese Emperor on Birthday

The Sovereign extends His warm congratulations and best wishes for health and happiness to the Emperor of Japan and members of his imperial family

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan on the occasion of his birthday. In this message, the Sovereign extends His warm congratulations and best wishes for health and happiness to the Emperor of Japan and members of his imperial…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

Japan's supports life-saving assistance for conflict-affected communities in war-torn Sudan

Japan’s contribution comes in as the conflict in Sudan enters its tenth month and continues to spread across the country, resulting in record levels of hunger and displacement

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Sudan welcomed a generous contribution of US$1.9 million from the Government of Japan. This will enable WFP to provide life-saving food assistance to some of the most vulnerable people across the country. Japan’s contribution  comes in as the conflict in Sudan enters…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

Japan provides US$50 million for World Food Programme (WFP)’s life-saving assistance to 20 countries affected by conflicts, climate crisis and economic shocks

This contribution will enable WFP to assist vulnerable populations affected by conflict, extreme weather and economic crisis in 20 countries across mainly Asia, the Middle East and Africa

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a grant of US$50 million from the Government of Japan at a time of unprecedented funding shortage. This contribution will enable WFP to assist vulnerable populations affected by conflict, extreme weather and economic crisis in 20 countries across mainly Asia, the Middle…

Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Uganda: Out-going Ambassador of Japan pays a courtesy call on Hon. Okello Oryem

Amb. Hidemoto reaffirmed Japan's commitment to supporting Uganda's development, expressing confidence that his successor will continue to further strengthen the friendly relations between the two Countries

H.E. Fukuzawa Hidemoto, out-going Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Uganda paid a farewell courtesy call on the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of International Relations, Hon. Oryem Henry Okello at the Ministry Headquarters. Amb. Hidemoto, who has served a 3-year tour of duty in Uganda…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Parliament lauds out-going Japan ambassador

Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa recognised Amb. Hidemoto for lobbying for increased funding to several sectors including education, infrastructure, health and energy, among others

Members of Parliament have lauded the out-going Japan Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Fukuzawa Hidemoto, for contributing towards the socio-economic transformation of the country, through the Japanese Embassy. H.E. Hidemoto, together with the Deputy Ambassador, Tomotaka Yoshimura, attended plenary to observe proceedings in the visitors’ gallery on Tuesday, 13 February 2024.…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

Japan provides new food assistance support for vulnerable people in Zimbabwe

Since 2019, Japan has contributed over US$25.5 million to WFP-supported food assistance and resilience-building for vulnerable communities in the country

The Government of Japan today provided a US$1.36 million (¥200,000,000) contribution to the United Nations World Food Programme that will help provide critical food assistance for over 40,000 vulnerable people in Zimbabwe. Japan’s timely contribution, totalling 1,304 metric tonnes of cereals, pulses, and vegetable oil, will support food-insecure communities during…