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OPENING OF THE 9th TICAD IN YOKOHAMA, JAPAN WITH PRESIDENT OF THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC FAUSTIN ARCHANGE TOUADERA PRESENT

The 9th Tokyo International Conference on the Development of Africa (TICAD) kicked off yesterday August 20, 2025 in Yokohama, Japan in the presence of the President of the Republic, Professor Faustin Archange TOUADERA.

The opening ceremony, which brought together several other African Heads of States, was placed under the authority of Mr. SHIGERU ISHIBA, Prime Minister of Japan. It was graced with the Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres, the President of the Conference of Heads of State of the African Union, João Lourenço from Angola and the President of the Commission of the African Union Mahamoud Ali Youssouf.

The main focus of this conference is innovative solutions in Africa, taking into account current challenges including infrastructure, technology development while tackling inequalities, climate change and chronic insecurity that hinder development in many African countries.
On the occasion, the President of the Republic will speak on Thursday, August 21 in the panel dedicated to the Economy, to address topics of major issues such as RCA-Japan cooperation, financing of the RCA PND 2024-2028 or the upcoming municipal elections.

The work of the Conference takes place in thematic seminars in which Investors, Sector Ministers and Experts exchange their views on investment opportunities in their respective countries.

The Head of State was accompanied at the opening of the Conference by the Minister of State Director of the Cabinet of the Presidency Obed NAMSIO, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sylvie NOTEFE Le BA ÏPO TEMON, the Minister of Economy, Plan and International Cooperation Richard FILAKOTA as well as the Ministers Advisers at the Presidency Jean-Baptiste KOBA and Ousmane TINGUERE.



Nigeria Government Moves to Rescue Stranded Nigerians in Central African Republic

The Federal Government has begun coordinated efforts to evacuate a group of Nigerian workers stranded in the Central African Republic (CAR), following disturbing reports and viral footage showing their distress in the Bambari region, approximately 850 kilometers from the capital, Bangui.

In a statement issued on Friday by the Ministry of foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebiemfa, the Ministry expressed deep concern over the plight of the affected nationals, who were reportedly abandoned by their employers and facilitators.

The Ministry confirmed that officials from the Nigerian Mission in the Central African Republic have established contact with the stranded individuals.

According to the Ministry, the Nigerian Embassy in Bangui is actively engaging with local authorities to ensure the safety, protection, and prompt repatriation of the stranded citizens. Their passports have been retrieved, and a vehicle has been dispatched to evacuate them from Bambari to Bangui, with their arrival expected on Saturday, July 26, under military es**rt.

Discussions are ongoing with the company involved to secure temporary accommodation and welfare for the returnees pending their repatriation to Nigeria.

Reiterating its commitment to the protection of Nigerian citizens abroad, the Ministry urged Nigerians seeking employment overseas to thoroughly verify the credibility of prospective employers and ensure proper documentation before travelling. It also advised Nigerians residing or working abroad to register with the nearest Nigerian mission to facilitate assistance in times of need.