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Yokohama, the host city of TICAD9 – Mayor Yamanaka’s interview published in African business magazine “African Business”

by | Jun 30, 2025

With the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) approaching in August 2025, Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka of Yokohama, the host city of the conference, was interviewed by “African Business”, a magazine specializing in African business.

 

TICAD9 marks the fourth time that Yokohama has served as the host city for TICAD. The city is also focusing on promoting its green initiatives internationally, and the mayor’s interview touched on these initiatives as well as Yokohama’s advantages in the economic field.

 

The Yokohama Mayor’s interview ahead of TICAD9 appears in the May 2025 issue (No. 523) of “African Business” and is also available on the “African Business” website.

 

Mayor’s interview: https://african.business/2025/06/long-reads/ticad-9-host-yokohama-strengthens-africa-ties

Press Release: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/827031385/yokohama-the-host-city-of-ticad9-mayor-yamanaka-s-interview-published-in-african-business-magazine-african-business

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