Mission of Japan to the African Union

The official Account of Mission of Japan to the African Union (AU). RTs do not imply endorsement. アフリカ連合日本政府代表部の公式アカウントです。

[UNHCR Rep to AU & ECA @UNHCR_AU]

A successful conclusion to #LeadERinAction Workshop by UNHCR eCenter Africa supported by 🇯🇵 & in p/ship @AU_HHS. 34 humanitarians from 11 countries met for 3 days to hone negotiation skills, exchange experiences & build networks 4 a more effective, locally-led emergency response.

[高橋美佐子 Takahashi Misako @DGafricaJP]

9月の経団連アフリカ地域委員会での講演について、記事掲載頂きました。国際協力本部から「日アフリカ関係のさらなる発展に向け、今後も官民が連携して取り組んでいきたい」と心強く締めくくって頂き、心より感謝します。今後とも連携よろしくお願い致します。

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[高橋美佐子 Takahashi Misako @DGafricaJP]

「アフリカと日本の経済成長の好循環」は対アフリカ外交の三本柱の一つです。日本の対アフリカ投資が成長と利益を生み、日・アフリカの投資と経済成長が好循環を続けるためには良好な投資・ビジネス環境が必要です。

この産学官検討委員会では、日・アフリカの参加者が共にその方策を議論しています。

[高橋美佐子 Takahashi Misako @DGafricaJP]

【アフリカ貿易・投資促進官民合同ミッション参加者募集】2027年1月9～16日、 #ジンバブエ と #ルワンダ を訪問し、ビジネスフォーラムや各国政府・企業関係者との意見交換・視察等を予定しています。参加申し込みは11月9日締切です。
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[Mission of Japan to the African Union @JapanMissionAU]

Ambassador SEKIGUCHI met with Frantz Celestin, Regional Director of @IOM_EHSA, to discuss regional migration dynamics, route-based approaches, and implementation of the MRP, reaffirming strong partnership between Japan and IOM. #TICAD

[Mission of Japan to the African Union @JapanMissionAU]

Opening the 2026 eCentre for Africa In-Person Learning Programme, Mr. OSHIMA Hiroyuki, Deputy Head of Mission, underscored the importance of capacity-building, African-led solutions & preparedness & expressed appreciation for the continued partnership of @UNHCR_AU and @AU_HHS.

[MOFA of Japan @MofaJapan_en]

The election of the members of the United Nations Human Rights Council was held at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, and Japan was elected as a member, securing 166 votes. As a result of this election, Japan will serve as a member of the Human Rights Council for a period of three years beginning on 1 January 2027 (7th term).

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[外務省 @MofaJapan_jp]

ニューヨークの国連総会において国連人権理事会理事国選挙が行われ、我が国は166票を獲得して理事国に選出されました。今回の選出により、我が国は2027年1月1日から3年間にわたり、人権理事会の理事国を務めることとなります（7期目）。

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[外務省 @MofaJapan_jp]

日本とアフリカとの経済連携強化に関する産学官検討委員会の第2回会合を開催しました。大空外務政務官は、開会の挨拶を行い、本検討委員会の日本とアフリカ双方にとっての意義について言及するとともに、本検討委員会における議論が日本とアフリカとの更なる経済関係の発展に繋がることへの期待を表明しました。会議には、座長を務める渡邊頼純慶應義塾大学名誉教授のほか、日本とアフリカの産学官の委員等が参加しました。また、各委員による発表・議論では、参加者の間で活発な意見交換が行われました。

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[MOFA of Japan @MofaJapan_en]

The second meeting of the Study Group on Strengthening Japan-Africa Economic Partnership was held. In his opening remarks, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs OZORA referred to the significance of this Study Group for both Japan and Africa, and expressed his high expectations that the discussions in this committee would lead to the further development of economic relations between Japan and Africa. The meeting was attended by the chairperson, Prof. WATANABE Yorizumi, Professor Emeritus, Keio University, as well as committee members and other representatives from the industry, academia, and government from both Japan and Africa. Active exchange of views among the participants took place during the presentations and discussions by the committee members.

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[Burundi Embassy in Addis Ababa @BurundinAddis]

H.E @willynyamitwe , Chair of the Permanent Representatives Committee received H.E. Mr. Sekiguchi Noboru, Ambassador of #Japan to the African Union (@JapanMissionAU).

Discussions centered on preparations for the 10th edition of Tokyo International Conference on African Development (#TICAD10), planned for 2028.

Both sides also discussed the “Tokyo formula,” an evolved approach building on previous editions.

#B4africa

[QatarEmbassy_Ethiopia @QatarEmbassyADD]

H.E. Qatar’s Amb. 🇶🇦 in Ethiopia 🇪🇹 joined the #DayOfTheGirl event co-chaired by British Amb. @AdamDrury with @unwomenAU & @JapanMissionAU, reaffirming commitment to protecting girls’ rights and promoting a future free from violence, where every girl can thrive.
@MofaQatar_EN

[UK at the African Union @UK_AfricanUnion]

🇬🇧Amb. @AdamDrury co-chaired the AU Gender Partners Group with @unwomenAU and @JapanMissionAU, bringing together partners working to advance the rights of women and girls across Africa.

Every girl deserves to live free from violence and reach her full potential #DayOfTheGirl

[FAO Eswatini @FAOEswatini]

On the margins of the @_AfricanUnion Seed Summit in Ezulwini, Eswatini. @FAO with support from @JapanGov held a #SideEvent on the future of seed systems. The event convened technical delegates from across Africa and partners to exchange good practices and strengthen collaboration

[Mission of Japan to the African Union @JapanMissionAU]

🌍At the AU-UNHCR Technical Dialogue, stakeholders exchanged views on advancing socio-economic inclusion of refugees in #Africa. 🇯🇵 Japan also underscored🤝#PPP,💡innovation & TICAD's co-creation approach as key to addressing common challenges & advancing shared prosperity.#TICAD

[Mission of Japan to the African Union @JapanMissionAU]

🇯🇵 Japan remains committed to supporting Africa's integration agenda through partnership & innovation. As the #SmarterBorders project concludes, Amb. Sekiguchi reaffirmed that technology is only part of the solution. Smart borders are built on cooperation & a shared vision.#TICAD

[Mission of Japan to the African Union @JapanMissionAU]

Following a remarkable presentation by participants, Amb. Sekiguchi commended the #JapanAfricaYouthProgram for demonstrating that knowledge can flow in both directions, reaffirming the importance of mutual learning, people-to-people ties & empowering future generations.

[Mission of Japan to the African Union @JapanMissionAU]

The #JapanAfricaYouthProgram offered more than lessons on development, it fostered mutual understanding. As the exchange concludes its Ethiopia visit, participants shared reflections highlighting a deeper understanding of development. #TICAD9 #JICE #アフリカユースプログラム

[MOFA of Japan @MofaJapan_en]

Press Secretary KITAMURA issued the following statement regarding situation in the Tigray Region in Ethiopia.
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[UNHCR Rep to AU & ECA @UNHCR_AU]

Happening today in Addis, a 2-day Technical Dialogue on the Socio-Economic Inclusion of Refugees in Africa. Co-convened by the @_AfricanUnion & UNHCR, the dialogue brings together Member States, RECs, refugees & partners to exchange on practical approaches for refugee inclusion.