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    Tokyo Summit: Africa Eyes New Deals at TICAD9

    The South Sudan HeraldBy The South Sudan HeraldAugust 20, 2025 Politics 2 Mins Read
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    Diplomatic Arrival in Tokyo

    Narita International Airport briefly turned into a corridor of flags as Ambassador Monday Semaya Kumba stepped onto Japanese soil Tuesday morning.

    He was greeted by senior officials from Japan’s foreign ministry and South Sudan’s envoy, Ambassador Victoria Samuel Aru, underscoring Tokyo-Juba ties.

    TICAD9 Agenda and Expectations

    TICAD9 convenes heads of state, ministers and investors to debate health, infrastructure, agritech and digital connectivity across Africa.

    According to a Foreign Affairs statement from Juba, Minister Monday aims to secure project finance and technology transfers aligned with South Sudan’s Revitalized Peace Agreement.

    Japan Offers New Financial Pathways

    Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has framed the summit as a ‘trust-based alternative’ to high-interest borrowing, echoing concerns over Africa’s mounting debt.

    Negotiators are reportedly crafting loan guarantees, co-financing tools and investment insurance to de-risk Japanese capital entering emerging markets from Juba to Brazzaville.

    Regional Ripple Effects for Central Africa

    Central African diplomats say stronger Japan-South Sudan ties could catalyze regional corridors such as the Congo River Basin power grid.

    Officials in Brazzaville, keen on renewable projects, are following TICAD discussions on green hydrogen, arguing that continental cooperation amplifies each nation’s bargaining capacity.

    Expert Voices on Mutual Gains

    Dr. Atsuko Tanaka of Keio University notes that ‘transparent procurement and skills transfer are what African ministries are asking for this year’.

    From Juba, economist James Loki believes Japan’s emphasis on vocational training ‘could turn oil revenues into diversified industries within a decade’.

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