1. The Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) begins in Yokohama, Japan, on August 21st, led by Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and attended by African leaders.
2. Ishiba plans to propose an initiative for building an economic zone from India through the Middle East to Africa, as well as a program to train 30,000 people in artificial intelligence over three years.
3. The conference focuses on discussions about peace and stability, economic and social issues, and will adopt a "Yokohama declaration" summarizing its outcomes. Ishiba also schedules bilateral talks with more than 30 African leaders to reinforce ties with African states.
2. Ishiba plans to propose an initiative for building an economic zone from India through the Middle East to Africa, as well as a program to train 30,000 people in artificial intelligence over three years.
3. The conference focuses on discussions about peace and stability, economic and social issues, and will adopt a "Yokohama declaration" summarizing its outcomes. Ishiba also schedules bilateral talks with more than 30 African leaders to reinforce ties with African states.
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Summary
The Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) commences in Yokohama, Japan, on August 21st. Led by Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and attended by African leaders, the conference focuses on discussions about peace and stability, economic and social issues. Prime Minister