Ruto Warns Against Dependence in International Partnerships - May 2026

President William Ruto stated that true partnerships should be founded on sovereign equality, not dependence, during the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on Tuesday. He urged African leaders to avoid excessive borrowing from foreign nations for development and advocated for Africa to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. The summit was co-hosted by Kenya and France, with French President Emmanuel Macron visiting Nairobi. World leaders are expected to issue a joint statement this evening outlining their resolutions following the conclusion of the Africa Forward conference.