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Speaker Mike Johnson declined to invite President William Ruto (right) to address Congress. [AFP/Standard]
Lawmakers from President Joe Biden's Democratic Party on Friday accused House Speaker Mike Johnson of disrespecting Africa after he did not invite President William Ruto to address Congress during an upcoming Washington visit.
Biden has invited the key US regional ally next week for a state visit - the most prestigious trip a foreign leader can pay to Washington, which includes a ceremonial welcome and formal dinner at the White House.
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