ETHIOPIA PUSHES FOR AFRICAN-LED PEACE EFFORTS AND GLOBAL INCLUSION AT TICAD-9

Ethiopia calls for stronger African-led solutions and global support at TICAD-9.

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Ethiopia Minister of Industry, Melaku Alebel
Ethiopia Minister of Industry, Melaku Alebel



Africa’s call for greater influence on the global stage took center stage at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9), as Ethiopia urged world powers to recognize the continent as a decisive player in peace and governance.

Leading Ethiopia’s delegation, Minister of Industry Melaku Alebel told delegates that Africa’s progress in governance and reform cannot be divorced from its struggles with conflicts, terrorism, and the worsening impacts of climate change. He argued that sustainable peace and development will only be achieved when African-led solutions are paired with meaningful international backing.

“Conflict prevention must go beyond military responses,” Melaku stressed, highlighting governance deficits, exclusion, and poverty as root causes that must be addressed. Ethiopia reaffirmed its commitment to the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) and called for stronger financial and political support from international partners for African Union-led initiatives.

Ethiopia also spotlighted its domestic reforms, including national dialogue, transitional justice, and expanded participation of women and youth as examples of how governance transformation can foster reconciliation and social cohesion.

On the global stage, Ethiopia pressed for Africa’s long-sought permanent representation in the United Nations Security Council, insisting the continent must have a decisive role in shaping international decisions that directly affect it.

The Ethiopian delegation further applauded Japan’s role in peacebuilding and humanitarian aid, while urging TICAD to strengthen integrated programs that boost resilience and stability across African states.

Running from August 20–22 in Yokohama under the theme “People, Planet and Prosperity in a Changing World: Co-creating Innovative Solutions with Africa”, TICAD-9 brings together African leaders, international partners, and global institutions. Discussions will span peace and stability, economic growth, climate action, youth participation, digital innovation, and human security.

Launched in 1993, TICAD has become Japan’s premier diplomatic platform for Africa’s development. As this year’s edition unfolds, Africa’s leaders are making it clear: their role in global governance must shift from the margins to the center.

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