Japan’s Africa Hometowns Program Sparks Confusion The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) officially declared on 21 August, that four Japanese cities will act as symbolic “hometowns” for African nations. The initiative, announced first on 17 August, was part of TICAD9 (Tokyo International Conference on African Development) in Yokohama, which focused on trade, sustainable development, security, … Continue reading Xenophobic Backlash Follows Japan’s Africa “Hometowns” Program Misunderstood as Immigration Plan