By Moses Punyuah
Kenya President William Ruto has challenged global powers to forge fairer partnerships with Africa, saying the continent must move beyond exporting raw materials and instead become a hub for manufacturing, industrialization and value addition.
Speaking during the G7+ Working Session in Évian, France, Ruto said Africa’s youthful population, fast-growing economies and vast natural resources position it at the centre of future global growth, but insisted that the continent must benefit directly from its resources.
“Let us process our minerals in Africa, manufacture in Africa, build industries in Africa and create jobs in Africa,” said Ruto.
The President joined world leaders, including France’s Emmanuel Macron, U.S. President Donald Trump and India’s Narendra Modi, in discussions focused on rebuilding international solidarity and fostering new global partnerships.
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