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May 11, 2026
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'We want a balanced conversation': Ruto puts Africa's case to France, G7

'We want a balanced conversation': Ruto puts Africa's case to France, G7

President William Ruto has told Africa's international partners the continent no longer seeks loans, demanding instead shared investment and equal voice in the global financial order...

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At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, President William Ruto declared that Africa is moving away from seeking loans and instead demands a balanced, investment-focused relationship with international partners.

  • Ruto emphasized Africa's desire for a balanced conversation focused on investment, not just loans.
  • Key figures involved include President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron.
  • The summit, co-hosted by Kenya and France, marks a shift towards an Africa-led partnership and precedes France's G7 presidency.

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