President Biden hosts president of Kenya Ruto for a state visit
May 24, 2024 #PresidentRuto #SecurityCooperation #InfrastructureInvestment
Washington rolled out the red carpet for Kenya's President William R
May 24, 2024 #PresidentRuto #SecurityCooperation #InfrastructureInvestment
Washington rolled out the red carpet for Kenya's President William Ruto. The two countries are marking 60 years of diplomatic relations. They are promising to strengthen those ties, starting with security co-operation. President Ruto reiterated his commitment to sending a thousand police officers to help restore order in Haiti. The visit is also important for broader US-Africa relations. Washington appears to be playing catch-up on the continent. China has invested heavily in infrastructure and Russia has increased its military presence after a series of coups in recent years. Can Washington fulfil its new promises? How could African countries benefit?
Presenter: Folly Bah Thibault
Guests:
Stella Agara -- Governance and security analyst who specialises in youth development
David Shinn -- Professor of International Relations at George Washington University and former U.S. ambassador to Burkina Faso and Ethiopia
Nicodemus Minde -- Researcher with the East Africa Peace and Security Governance programme at the Institute for Security Studies
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