Key Facts
• TICAD9 concluded on August 22, 2025, in Yokohama, Japan.
• 49 African nations participated in the three-day conference.
• The ‘Yokohama Declaration’ emphasized ‘co-creating innovative solutions with Africa.’
• Next TICAD meeting will be held in Africa.
• Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held 34 meetings with African leaders and international representatives.
• Economic goals include promoting the African Continental Free Trade Area, digital transformation, AI governance, and public-private partnerships.
• Social initiatives focus on universal health coverage, education, youth exchange, and waste management.
• Peace and stability efforts reaffirmed commitment to UN Security Council reform and a nuclear-free world.
• Declaration addressed illegal maritime activities, including unregulated fishing and piracy.
• Emphasis placed on maintaining maritime order under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Summary
The ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) concluded in Yokohama, Japan, with the adoption of the ‘Yokohama Declaration.’ Attended by 49 African nations, the event focused on fostering innovative solutions and strengthening ties between Japan and Africa. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba conducted 34 meetings with African leaders and international representatives, addressing economic, social, and security challenges. Key economic priorities include advancing the African Continental Free Trade Area, digital transformation, and AI governance. Social initiatives highlighted universal health coverage, education, and youth exchange. The declaration also reaffirmed commitments to peace, maritime security, and combating illegal activities at sea, emphasizing adherence to international law under UNCLOS. The next TICAD meeting will take place in Africa.
