President Manangagwa, Zimbabwe, Southern Africa, visiting Yokohama at TICAD, said on August 28 that he would like to promote economic reform and accept investment and companies from Japan.
Munangagwa took office in 2017 after former President Mugabe, who was called the “dictator”, resigned in a military coup. Mr. Mugabe is trying to restore relations with Western countries where he was in conflict. According to the World Food Program (WFP), 5 million people, about one third of the population, need urgent food assistance, according to the World Food Program (WFP).
Munangagwa said, “Irrigation facilities are necessary to secure grain. Japan also plays an important role.” Mugabe, who continued to oppress opposition supporters, explained, “He has been chosen in a democratic election. The people liked him.” (Takashi Ishihara, Mitsusuke Tsuji)