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New Year Message from the President of the African Association of Miyagi (AFAM)

Vol. 6 of AfriMag spotlights Africa’s resilience, innovation, and global impact, featuring AFAM at TICAD9, the Ghana–Rifu cultural exchange, and stories on sustainable development and youth-led enterprises. Discover African excellence and the growing connections with Japan.

In this edition, we feature the cultural exchange program between Rifu Town and SWESCO, which was held in Ghana. This program is part of the Expo International Exchange Program led by the Japanese government.

As part of the Expo International Exchange Program, Rifu Town delegates and AFAM members depart to Ghana for a cultural exchange program. The departure ceremony was held
on February 14, 2024 at Rifu Town Office

New Year Message from the President of the African Association of Miyagi (AFAM)

On December 10, Tohoku University hosted its annual International Alumni gathering at the Aobayama Campus, celebrating the achievements of its global graduates.

We are proud to announce that Dr. Isaac Yaw Asiedu, President of the African Association of Miyagi (AFAM), was recently awarded a special prize during the Osaka Africa Business Forum, hosted by the African Diaspora Network Japan on October 25, 2024.

In AfriMag vol 4, we explore Africa’s green initiatives and feature the Republic of Senegal as the country of focus. For details, please view the PDF on the AfriMag page.

\ Autumn Festival  – 美里町国際オータムフェスタ// Host: Misato International Exchange Festival Executive CommitteeDate: September 30, 2023Location: Misato Town Central Community Center AFAM members from Sudan, Morocco, and Senegal prepared and served dishes commonly enjoyed in Africa. Jollof Rice Eggplant Salad with Dressings and Vegetables In addition, Ebrima Camara, from Gambia and residing in Sendai, performed traditional