Africa Wanted, Yet Not Heard
A reflection on the paradox of global interest in Africa and the continent’s marginal recognition in global affairs.
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AFAM Blog
Ideas, reflections, and thought leadership from AFAM
Explore AFAM’s articles on Africa’s development, education, trade, innovation, history, human security, business, community advocacy, and Africa–Japan engagement.
The AFAM Blog is a growing platform for thoughtful analysis, public education, and intellectual engagement. Here you will find articles, reports, and reflections that connect Africa’s realities, community experiences, and global conversations with practical futures.
AFAM–Tohoku University Strategic Meeting
A strategic dialogue to strengthen Africa–Japan academic collaboration and student mobility.
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African Professors Must Stop Counting Publications
A call for African academia to move from prestige metrics toward invention, problem-solving, and nation-building.
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Artificial Intelligence and Africa’s Development
Insights from a JICA thematic event on AI, human capital, and inclusive growth across Africa.
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Bridging STEM and TVET
Why Africa’s creativity depends on connecting scientific knowledge with practical technical training.
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Human Security and Africa’s Future
Reflections on resilience, dignity, youth, and partnership from the 2025 JICA TICAD9 dialogue.
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Paving the Way to Africa’s Single Market
A practical look at AfCFTA’s progress, its bottlenecks, and the next phase of Africa’s trade integration.
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Reimagining Urban Futures
Youth-driven visions for sustainable African cities, blending policy, imagination, and practical action.
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Reclaiming Africa’s Knowledge Sovereignty
Why Africa’s future depends on generating, owning, and applying knowledge shaped by its own realities.
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Echoes Across the Atlantic
A powerful reflection on memory, justice, survival, and the enduring human cost of the slave trade.
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When Everyone Wants to Be a Lawyer
A sharp argument for rethinking Ghana’s career priorities toward science, engineering, and nation-building.
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Tohoku University Honors International Alumni at 2024 Award Ceremony
A celebration of international alumni excellence, highlighting Pelonomi Moiloa’s global achievement and the importance of stronger African alumni recognition.
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Meet Miyagi Governor
AFAM’s President joins a high-level dialogue with Miyagi Governor Yoshihiro Murai to advocate for a more inclusive and secure environment for foreign residents.
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Child Friendly School
AFAM advances quality education in Africa through its Child-Friendly School initiative, transforming concern into practical support for better learning environments.
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Report of Africa Business Seminar in Tohoku (ABST) Held in Sendai on 25th July 2019
A landmark AFAM initiative connecting Japanese stakeholders, African students, and business opportunities through dialogue, partnership, and practical engagement.
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