Kyoko Hasegawa

Staff writer at Agence France Presse.

Cherry blossoms prompt full-blown scandal for Japan’s PM

Article Kyoko Hasegawa - 9 Dec 2019

It's the latest headache for Japan's longest-serving premier, who has already weathered two cronyism scandals in recent years

Iran accuses US of ‘unacceptable’ escalation in tensions

Article Kyoko Hasegawa & Paul Handley - 16 May 2019

Despite international scepticism, the US government has been pointing to increasing threats from Iran

Ghosn re-arrested over fresh allegations

Article Kyoko Hasegawa & Richard Carter - 21 Dec 2018

The case of the once-revered tycoon has gripped Japan and the business world since he was arrested as he stepped off his private jet

New radioactive leaks at Japan’s Fukushima

Article Kyoko Hasegawa - 20 Aug 2013

An estimated 300 tonnes of radioactive water is believed to have leaked from a tank at Japan's crippled nuclear plant, says the operator.

Japan plans Cabinet reshuffle to cool China island row

Article Kyoko Hasegawa - 1 Oct 2012

Japan's prime minister will use a Cabinet reshuffle to try to mend fences with China and to boost his flagging popularity ahead of general elections.

Japan PM resigns after US base row

Article Kyoko Hasegawa - 2 Jun 2010

Japan's centre-left Prime Minister, Yukio Hatoyama, tearfully resigned on Wednesday, just nine months after a stunning election win.

Japanese zoo proves hit with walk on wild side

Article Staff Reporter & Kyoko Hasegawa - 24 Oct 2005

Surrounded by a crowd of admirers, 24-year-old Jack has no idea how close his home came to being shut down a decade ago as he dangles from a rope, scratching his shaggy red fur. The orangutan plays happily at a zoo in northern Japan that was saved from the brink of closure and redesigned as a playground for animals that is now the country's top wildlife attraction.

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Land reform still a hot potato

special reports - 24 Nov 2020

The land has got to belong to all the people of South Africa, and many believe that there’s no other mechanism for that except expropriation

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UP chemical pathology scientists develop ground-breaking nanobodies for Covid-19 detection and therapy

special reports - 24 Nov 2020

Nanobodies are smaller than conventional antibodies and easier to work with so they are ideal for good cheap sensitive rapid tests for Covid-19

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Inclusion as learned experience in higher education

special reports - 23 Nov 2020

Understanding the complexity of intersections between oppressions relating to race and gender is key to any commitment to creating a culture of inclusion and social justice

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Local government in crisis: how it can be fixed

special reports - 20 Nov 2020

Local governments are supposed to promote non-racial development, in a decentralised manner, but the reality does not match up

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Covid-19 accelerates adoption of technology by the African property sector

special reports - 20 Nov 2020

It’s not the technology itself that is valuable, it’s the opportunities that it creates: this may be the perfect time for reinvention

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BE 1 OF 8 LUCKY PEOPLE TO DRIVE OFF WITH R80 000

special reports - 19 Nov 2020

From 23 to 30 November 2020, simply purchase any BMW bearing the number “8” and you could be one of eight lucky people to drive off with R80 000

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Introducing Sabinet Judgments

special reports - 18 Nov 2020

A well-rounded view of reported and unreported judgments supplemented by an advanced system to enable users to rapidly find the information they require

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The Southern Africa Tuberculosis and Health Systems Support Research and Publication Interventions

special reports - 13 Nov 2020

The project places emphasis on rolling out a standardised package of occupational health services and mining safety standards across four countries