Even if China remains the continent’s top trading partner, its investment and lending are ebbing. As the scramble for critical minerals heats up, several Asian countries are honing their Africa ...

Credit: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Japanese engineering company JGC Corporation have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on the development of ...

The head of the Japan International Cooperation Agency was disappointed that misunderstanding and rumors spread on social media resulted in the scrapping of the agency's planned "hometown" African ...

Japan and France face off to continue Round of 16 action in the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Japan advanced by dominating Group A with three straight wins, while France moved on as one of the best third-place ...

Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line conservative, was elected as leader by Japan’s embattled governing party, paving the way for her to become prime minister of the coalition government. By Javier C.

Japan's international aid agency said Thursday it will cancel a friendship exchange programme with African nations after false beliefs spread that it would open the door to waves of migrants. The ...

Chile and Japan face off to continue Group A action of the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Both teams are coming off of opening match victories and will be battling for the top of the group. Here's everything ...

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The nominee to be the Pentagon’s top Asia official has reiterated Washington’s demand that Japan further ramp up defense spending amid what it says are growing threats from China and North Korea.

NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — When Sarah Mullally's appointment was announced, many African women bishops cheered, hoping she will breathe new life into the communion. NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Anglican women ...

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of JPY 400 million (approximately US$2.7 million) from the Government of Japan. This vital funding will enable WFP to provide ...