PRESIDENT William Ruto of Kenya has issued a strong call for peace in Sudan and reform of global financial institutions during his address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Ruto expressed deep concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan, where civilians remain trapped in a violent conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
He fully backed a recent joint statement by Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the United States, which ruled out any military solution and pushed for political dialogue instead.
“We urge all parties to respect Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” President Ruto said. “Any attempt to divide the country must be firmly rejected. A united Sudan is in the interest of all its people.”
Turning to global finance, President Ruto criticized the outdated structures of international financial institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank.
He pointed out that although these institutions were created after World War II to help rebuild Europe, their systems still favour wealthy nations at the expense of developing countries.
Highlighting the IMF’s recent Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) allocation, Ruto noted that 64% of the funds went to rich countries who didn’t need the support, while poorer nations received just 2.4%.
“This is a disconnect,” he said. “The very institutions meant to promote financial stability are now contributing to inequality and instability.”
He called for urgent reforms to ensure that global financial systems reflect the realities of a multipolar world and serve the needs of all nations fairly.
President William Ruto’s address adds to growing calls from African leaders demanding a more just and inclusive global governance system, both politically and economically.
Source: Nationaltymes.com
