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August 24, 2016

Japan takes aid show to Africa in China's shadow
Tokyo (AFP) Aug 24, 2016
Japan takes its aid show to Africa this weekend, with a huge development conference in Kenya, hoping quality will trump quantity in the battle for influence against cash-rich China. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe - fresh from an appearance as Super Mario at the Olympic Games in Rio - will meet with dozens of leaders from across Africa in Nairobi. Officials say the Japanese premier will use the two-day gathering to unveil aid and investment projects, including those related to healthcare. Tokyo ... read more

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