Opinion
Emerging problems can only be effectively addressed globally
Conflict within and between nations to grow as planet heats
Africa
Belt and Road
China slows foreign lending as Belt and Road problem loans triple
Sri Lanka falls into debt crisis while Pakistan is strapped for cash
Interview
'Compounding crises' threaten debt-burdened poor nations: World Bank VP
Akihiko Nishio sees urgent need for broad cooperation to help struggling states
The Nikkei View
Japan must build sustainable relationship with Africa
The continent is developing rapidly and Tokyo should adapt accordingly
International relations
Japan, Africa leaders wrap up TICAD talks, vowing to tackle food crisis
Fair and transparent financing stressed for spurring African growth
International relations
Japan prime minister pledges $30bn for African development
Fumio Kishida says at TICAD conference that focus will be on human capital
Energy
South Korea wins $2.5bn order to build Egypt's first nuclear plant
Contract flags an acceleration of the Yoon government's export ambitions
International relations
Japan to push investment in human resources at TICAD Africa conference
PM Kishida taps 'new capitalism' concept to compete with China's deep pockets
Climate Change
Japan readies credit insurance for Africa's decarbonization
State-backed NEXI to partner with Afreximbank to spur energy transition
International relations
Kenya's new highway signals shift in China's lending blitz in Africa
Instead of giving loan, Beijing-backed operator will collect tolls for 27 years
The Big Story
Road to nowhere: China's Belt and Road Initiative at tipping point
Pakistan, Sri Lanka debt crises threaten Beijing's regional influence
International relations
U.S. takes aim at Chinese and Russian influence in Africa strategy
Document discusses human rights sanctions, food and climate change aid
International relations
Zambia emerges as a test case as China joins debt relief talks
Beijing's consent to negotiate sets potential precedent for other indebted nations
Society
WHO declares monkeypox emergency: 5 things to know
Countries rush to offer vaccines against disease that carries symptoms similar to smallpox
Society
Monkeypox outbreak declared global health emergency by WHO
U.N. health agency split over decision as viral disease spreads to over 75 countries
International relations
U.N. court rejects Myanmar claims, will hear Rohingya case
Decision sets stage for hearings airing evidence of atrocities against the ethnic minority
Energy
Russia and China throw weight behind Africa's nuclear power drive
Continent's growing energy needs tie into tug of war for regional influence
Caixin
China close to setting up iron ore trading giant
Company aims to consolidate domestic industry, coordinate mining investment
Automobiles
Mitsubishi to produce autos in Africa again after 10-year hiatus
Carmaker eyes removal of tariffs under African Continental Free Trade Area
Opinion
A Chinese port in Nigeria will change the world economy
New facility unites the economic and demographic giants of Asia and Africa
