Let’s co-create a future that leaves no country behind

Fungi Kwaramba in YOKOHAMA, Japan

Enduring relations between Africa and Japan must lead to the co-creation of a future that improves the lives of Africans, leaving no one and no country behind, President Mnangagwa has said.

Addressing the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), President Mnangagwa said Africa must harness technology to improve the quality of life for people on the continent.

“The enduring partnership between Japan and Africa must see us co-create the future we want, hand-in-hand and side-by-side, towards a higher quality of life for our peoples. No one and no country must be left behind,” said the President.

He added that artificial intelligence must be inclusive, ethical, and human-centric.

“Artificial intelligence governance is vital to drive development in Africa and must be human-centric, ethical, and inclusive. Benefits should accrue to all segments of our societies and contribute directly to Africa’s development priorities, and not exacerbate inequalities,” said the President.

President Mnangagwa is expected to continue with various engagements today.