Kenya's President William Ruto attended the G7 summit this week. French President Emmanuel Macron had personally invited him following their Africa Forward summit meeting in Nairobi. Ruto used the platform to advocate for something essential: better recognition and representation of Africa by international institutions. According to France 24, it's a significant moment in the continent asserting its rightful place in global governance.

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