President William Ruto has urged Africa and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to unite in their push for reparatory justice for historical injustices, advocating for stronger support for the Africa-CARICOM Reparations Working Group and joint action at the United Nations. He was speaking at the second Africa-CARICOM Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

• President Ruto highlighted that reparatory justice extends beyond financial compensation, emphasizing the need to address debt burdens resulting from colonial exploitation.
• Key attendees included Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, African Union Chairperson João Lourenço, and CARICOM Secretary-General Carla Barnett, who each voiced support for greater unity and action.
• President Ruto recalled Kenya's success in securing compensation for freedom fighters in 2013, stating it proved justice is possible, even if delayed.