Africa has become central to the contemporary struggle for global influence. Japan is betting on functional governance.

Amid the erosion of the liberal order and the rise of a multipolar world, Russia has expanded its presence on the African continent. Between promises of sovereignty and accusations of destabilization, the continent has become one of the main areas of contention between Moscow and the West.

Africa is advancing as a new global hub for AI with investments in infrastructure, talent and governance, leading an inclusive technological revolution.