Ruto attends mini-summit on DRC peace, security in Ethiopia

Ruto is among the African Union Heads of State and Government at the summit in Ethiopia

In Summary
  • The meeting which began on February 17 will end on February 19.
  • Ruto will join other regional leaders for discussions aimed at fast-tracking Intra-Trade in Africa.
Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua and President William Ruto attending the peace and security for Eastern region Democratic Republic of Congo mini-summit in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on February 17.
Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua and President William Ruto attending the peace and security for Eastern region Democratic Republic of Congo mini-summit in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on February 17.
Image: HUSSEIN MOHAMMED/ TWITTER

President William Ruto on Friday attended the peace and security for Eastern region Democratic Republic of Congo mini-summit in Addis Ababa Ethiopia.

Ruto is among the African Union Heads of State and Government Summit in Ethiopia.

The President is currently in Ethiopia for the 36th Ordinary Session of the African Union Heads of State and Government Summit. 

Heads of state attending the peace and security for Eastern region Democratic Republic of Congo mini-summit in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on February 17.
Heads of state attending the peace and security for Eastern region Democratic Republic of Congo mini-summit in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on February 17.
Image: HUSSEIN MOHAMMED/ TWITTER

The meeting which began on February 17 will end on 19.

Ruto will join other regional leaders for discussions aimed at fast-tracking Intra-Trade in Africa.

This is through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework.

The President is expected to advocate for the continent's potential to lead the world.

Heads of state at the the peace and security for Eastern region Democratic Republic of Congo mini-summit in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on February 17.
Heads of state at the the peace and security for Eastern region Democratic Republic of Congo mini-summit in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on February 17.
Image: HUSSEIN MOHAMMED/ TWITTER
President William Ruto attending the peace and security for Eastern region Democratic Republic of Congo mini-summit in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on February 17.
President William Ruto attending the peace and security for Eastern region Democratic Republic of Congo mini-summit in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on February 17.
Image: HUSSEIN MOHAMMED/ TWITTER
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