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JICA Cancels Africa Initiative Over Misunderstandings in Japan
9/25/2025
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- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) canceled the Africa Hometown initiative after misunderstandings in Japan about its intent.
- Launched in August at the 9th TICAD, it linked four municipalities with four African countries.
- JICA said 'hometown' caused confusion and burden while continuing international exchanges.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said there were no immigration benefits or special visas.
