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

Kenyan President William Ruto attended the G7 Summit in Évian, France, where he urged world leaders to see Africa as a partner, not a beggar. He criticized lending institutions like the IMF and World Bank for exaggerating risks in Africa, leading to high interest rates for African countries. Shortly after, G7 leaders endorsed a declaration on mutually beneficial international partnerships, identifying debt reform as a priority.