Ruto lenient on South Africa over xenophobia, calls for AU reforms
Author: Aggrey MutamboPublished on: June 6, 2026Country: Kenya
PoliticsWorld / International

Kenyan President William Ruto downplayed South Africa's blame for recent xenophobic attacks, instead calling for urgent reforms within the African Union. During a state visit to Pretoria, he emphasized the need to create opportunities across the continent to avoid resource-related conflicts. Ruto also faced criticism over the establishment of a US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya, which faced opposition from some Kenyans and US legislators.
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