Yokohama: Several African heads of state and government gathered today in Yokohama, Japan, for the start of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9).
According to Ethiopian News Agency, TICAD 9 will be held in Yokohama from August 20 to 22, 2025. The conference will feature discussions on development themes in Africa, including climate action, youth participation, digital innovation, economic transformation, and human security. The focus will be on strengthening Africa-Japan relations and driving sustainable development across the continent.
TICAD is Japan’s diplomatic platform for advancing development in Africa, uniting African leaders, global partners, and multilateral institutions. First launched in 1993, the summit is held every three years and is co-hosted by Japan, the African Union, the United Nations, UNDP, and the World Bank. The 2025 conference is themed ‘People, Planet and Prosperity in a Changing World: Co-creating Innovative Solutions with Africa.’
The summit aims to advance peace, security, sustainable development, and inclusive growth, bringing together African leaders, Japan, and global partners. Ethiopian Airlines and other national stakeholders are also represented at the event. Since its inception in 1993, TICAD has served as a platform for African-led cooperation, aligned with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the UN 2030 Agenda.