Shinzo Abe’s divisive legacy lingers in Japanese policy
September 27, 2022 Two months after his assassination, Shinzo Abe is still stirring controversy, testament to how the legacy of the polarizing former prime minister is shaping Japanese politics from…
Shinzo Abe: Killing of Japan’s ex-PM described as ‘barbaric’
July 8, 2022 Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe has died in hospital after he was shot at a political campaign event, say local media. According to BBC report, Mr…
We must never allow this painful past to repeat itself, Japanese Mayor says as Hiroshima marks 75 years since atomic bombing
Bells tolled in Hiroshima on Thursday for the 75th anniversary of the world’s first atomic bombing, with ceremonies downsized due to the coronavirus and the city’s mayor urging nations to…
Global stocks turn negative as coronavirus death toll mounts
World stocks turned negative on Wednesday as the coronavirus death toll mounted and euro zone finance ministers failed to agree a rescue package to help economies recover from the impact…
Coronavirus: Panic sends world share markets crashing again, $5 trillion wiped off
Coronavirus panic sent world share markets crashing again, compounding their worst week since the 2008 global financial crisis and bringing the wipeout to $5 trillion. Hopes that the epidemic that…
Pope raises concern over use of future energy sources as he comforts victims of Fukushima disaster
Pope Francis expressed concern about future energy sources as he comforted victims of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear reactor disaster on Monday, noting a call by Japan’s Catholic bishops to abolish…
Africa is not in a debt crisis, I don’t think there’s a deliberate plan by China to indebt any country – Adesina
China is not trying to lead African countries into a debt trap and provides critical investment along with other countries to close a funding gap for crucial infrastructure projects on…
“Partner with us in empowering African entrepreneurs”- Elumelu challenges Japan
Founder Tony Elumelu, Foundation, TEF, Tony Elumelu, CON, challenged the Government of Japan to invest 5% of its $50billion commitment to Africa, in empowering African entrepreneurs. He gave the…
TICAD: PM Abe says Japan will drive Africa investment with enhanced trade insurance
Japan will offer enhanced trade insurance to boost private sector investment in Africa, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday as his country competes with rival China for influence in…