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June 17, 2026
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Ruto pitches Africa ‘in a positive light’ as G7 leaders back debt reforms

Ruto pitches Africa ‘in a positive light’ as G7 leaders back debt reforms

Kenya’s President William Ruto revisited his familiar call for world leaders to see Africa as a partner, not a beggar...

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At the G7 Summit in France, Kenya's President William Ruto advocated for a positive perception of Africa as a partner and called for reforms in international lending practices.

  • President Ruto urged world leaders to reconsider how they view Africa, emphasizing its potential and need for fair access to concessional resources.
  • G7 leaders endorsed a declaration prioritizing debt reform, aiming for greater transparency in lending and strengthening the global debt architecture for mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • The summit, held against a backdrop of global crises, saw Ruto represent the African continent, articulating its challenges with international financial institutions and the UN.

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