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Port infrastructure upgrades at places like Mombasa in Kenya and Nala in Zambia exemplify this effort, aimed at modernizing cargo handling and maritime facilities. Additionally, Japan is forging a regional trade and logistics triangle involving Africa, India, and the Middle East, especially Dubai, which is positioning itself as a logistics hub. This diversified network complements Japan’s strategic aims of securing reliable supply chains and markets.
Japan’s Motivation and Long-Term Strategy
Japan’s interest in Africa is driven by both necessity and opportunity. The country faces demographic aging and limited natural resources, prompting it to seek new markets and supply chains. Africa, with its burgeoning population and resource wealth, presents an attractive solution.