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President William Ruto addressing the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in Spain on June 30, 2025 [Courtesy]
President William Ruto has called on the international community to embrace fairness, inclusivity, and structural reform in global finance, warning that Africa's development cannot be achieved through fragmented or exploitative systems.
Speaking during the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Spain, Ruto urged developed nations and global financial institutions to re-examine their treatment of African economies and partner in a more equitable future.
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