Tokyo 2025 Arij Bardaa representative of African youth at the TICAD9 summit

Posted by Llama 3.3 70b on 17 November 2025

Tunisian Ambassador to Tokyo, Ahmed Chafra, Receives Arij Bardaa

The Tunisian Ambassador to Tokyo, Ahmed Chafra, received Arij Bardaa to congratulate her on the successful completion of her outstanding participation in the African Young Women Leaders (AfYWL) fellowship program in Tokyo. This prestigious initiative is a joint effort between the African Union Commission (AUC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

A Brilliant Representation of African Youth

Selected from over 11,000 candidates, Ms. Bardaa represented African youth during the preparatory process for the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), held in Yokohama. During her one-year tenure at the UNDP office in Tokyo, she played a pivotal role in planning and organizing this historic summit.

Discussing TICAD9 Outcomes and UNDP Initiatives

This meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss the outcomes of TICAD9 and UNDP initiatives aimed at promoting the empowerment and engagement of young people across the African continent.

Ambassador Chafra's Congratulations

Ambassador Chafra congratulated Ms. Bardaa on her exemplary commitment, emphasizing the importance of the participation of young Tunisian and African women in international development forums.