Kenya's President Ruto Advocates for an Independent and...
International News
July 18, 2023
President Ruto called for the liberation of the AU from external constraints, enabling it to undertake urgent and critical interventions within the continent using internally-generated resources. He expressed disappointment that more than 60 percent of AU programs are financed by overseas partners. President Ruto's statements highlight the importance of African self-reliance, autonomy, and the utilization of internal resources to drive Africa's development agenda forward.