Japan’s plan to give China a run for its money in Africa

Tokyo International Conference on African Development.

African leaders pose for a "family photo session" during the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (Ticad) in Yokohama, Japan on August 28, 2019.

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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.