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May 12, 2026

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Ruto, Macron push for African financial sovereignty ahead of G7 talks

Ruto, Macron push for African financial sovereignty ahead of G7 talks

President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron have called for a new global partnership framework that places Africa at the center of decisions on development financing...

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Ahead of G7 talks, Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron are advocating for Africa's financial sovereignty and a greater role in global decision-making.

African leaders aim to end dependency and mobilize the continent's own resources for growth, citing over $4 trillion in underutilized African savings.
Key figures involved include President William Ruto and President Emmanuel Macron.
The push is for a new partnership framework centered on equality, mutual benefit, and African-led development, rather than aid dependency.

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