Japan’s foreign aid agency has scrapped a cultural exchange initiative with African countries after an online misinformation campaign led to a torrent of complaints and fear of increased immigration.

As African governments scour the globe for economic partners, Japan is not necessarily an obvious place to look. Few Japanese companies maintain a conspicuous presence in Africa, prefer- ring instead ...

As Japan prepares to host the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama from August 20-22, the summit is poised to mark a significant evolution in Japan-Africa ...