Ruto lenient on South Africa over xenophobia, calls for AU reforms

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

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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