Al Qarra - With this global meeting held in the city of Yokohama Japan, the African continent is more than ever set on a quest for prosperity. The 5th edition of the International Conference on African Development (TICAD), kicked off on Saturday with the objective of developing strategies for the continent's development in a tough international economic context.
Hailemariam Desalegn, Ethiopian Prime Minister and Chairman of the African Union
“I'm sure everyone will agree that further efforts are needed to TICAD can be more effective in a changing global environment, and in accordance with the priorities of Africa.”
