Ruto to Russia: Invest in African factories, not just raw material exports
Kenya's President William Ruto urges Russia to invest in African manufacturing, saying the continent must stop exporting raw materials and importing finished goods.
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Kenya's President William Ruto urges Russia to invest in African manufacturing, saying the continent must stop exporting raw materials and importing finished goods.
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