NewzKenyan President William Ruto officially transferred the chairmanship of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on October 23 in Nairobi. The transition marks a leadership change within the regional economic bloc.
During the handover, President Ruto emphasized the necessity for African nations to prioritize self-reliance in development financing. He urged member states to bolster regional financial institutions, asserting that these entities have already proven their capability to support the continent's economic growth.
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