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                       Japan to Invest Billions in Africa

   International investment dollars are continuing to pour into Africa.
   Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced a $32 billion pledge
   Saturday during the start of the three-day Tokyo International
   Conference on African Development.
   Abe says the investment of public and private funds over the next five
   years is aimed at helping growth on the continent and encouraging
   Japanese companies to invest there.
   Japan is trying to keep catch up with China, which has been investing
   heavily in Africa.
   Prime Minister Abe began targeting Africa for investments opportunities
   shortly after taking office last year.
   Around 50 African leaders are in Tokyo for the conference, covering
   economic development and concerns over peace and security in the
   region.
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