Ninth TICAD Summit Set for August in Yokohama

The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) will take place from Wednesday, August 20 to Friday, August 22, 2025, in Yokohama, Japan.

Launched in 1993 by the Japanese government, TICAD serves as a leading forum for dialogue and collaboration on Africa’s development. The summit brings together African nations, Japan, and key international partners including the United Nations, UNDP, World Bank, and the African Union Commission (AUC), along with other global stakeholders.

In a statement released by the Embassy of Japan in Nigeria, TICAD 9 is expected to center on jointly developing innovative approaches to address Africa’s and the world’s most pressing challenges.

The statement added that the conference also seeks to deepen Japan-Africa cooperation, reflecting the continent’s rising influence and the shared goal of fostering inclusive and accountable global governance.