JICA Withdraws 'Africa Hometown' Project Citing Misunderstandings and Local Government Burdens

On Thursday, September 25, 2025, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced the withdrawal of its 'Africa Hometown' project due to misunderstandings and the excessive burden it placed on local governments in Africa.

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