TICAD-9

Yokohama, Japan 19th–21st Aug, 2025

A multilateral forum that brings together African nations and Japanese partners to advance

Announcements:

  • Marubeni Corporation: Increasing company’s import share of coffee and tea with prospects of value addition in Kenya. Expansion of investments in the pharmaceutical sector through Phillips pharmaceuticals
  • Sumitomo Corporation: Increased investments in M-Kopa and partnership in expansion of Safaricom Ethiopia
  • Toyota Tsusho: Expand investments in local EV assembly and pharmaceutical production
  • Mitsui & Co.: Expressed interest in port development & operations

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