President Ruto advocates for new global order and central role for Africa at G7 Summit
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President William Ruto, speaking at the 52nd G7 Summit in France, called for urgent reforms to the global governance system, stating it no longer fits current realities. He emphasized that Africa, with its growing population, resources, and economic potential, must be central to international decision-making. Ruto argued that the international system established after World War II is outdated and advocated for a "new San Francisco moment" to redesign global institutions like the UN, IMF, and World Bank to better reflect today's political, economic, and demographic realities. He highlighted Africa's historical exclusion from the establishment of these institutions and stressed the need for a new global compact that places Africa at the heart of reforms, ensuring more representative, democratic, and accountable governance. Ruto pointed to Africa's vast natural resources, including critical minerals for the global energy transition, abundant renewable energy sources, and a young, growing population that will drive the global workforce by 2050. He also criticized high interest rates imposed on African economies and the mispricing of Africa by international credit rating agencies, calling for equal treatment and a shift from dependency to mutually beneficial partnerships. The summit included leaders from major world economies and other invited non-G7 leaders.
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