Also known as: G7 Finance Ministers · G7 ministers
International organization of advanced economies that convened in France in June 2026 to address Ukraine, Iran, Russia, and child online safety.
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… Together with Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kamau Thugge, Kiptoo attended the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in Paris, where Kenya was invited alongside India, Brazil, and South Korea to contribute to discussions on emerging global economic and financia …
Kenya calls for stronger global cooperation to combat terrorism financing at Paris ConferenceThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFrance's Economy, Finances and Industry Minister Roland Lescure and Governor of the Bank of France François Villeroy de Galhau on the sidelines of a G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting, in Paris on May 19, 2026. …
France says G7 finance talks 'frank, sometimes difficult'Uganda is hosting three meetings for countries contributing troops to the African Union peace mission in Somalia, culminating in a heads of state summit where participants will assess the security situation, strengthen coordination among contributors, and discuss measures against armed groups including Al Shabaab.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Uganda is hosting three meetings for countries contributing troops to the African Union peace mission in Somalia, culminating in a heads of state summit where participants will assess the security situation, strengthen coordination among contributors, and discuss measures against armed groups including Al Shabaab.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud made an unexpected visit to Kenya and met with President William Ruto at Ruto's private residence in Narok County. According to official information, the two discussed bilateral issues and mechanisms for regional peace and stabilisation, though insiders noted Mohamud had been summoned to receive a brief from G7 leaders concerned about Somalia's deteriorating political situation.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya sits at the intersection of competing interests from Washington, Brussels, Beijing, and Moscow, with its strategic position on Indian Ocean trade routes and as East Africa's largest economy making it a contested prize in a broader geopolitical competition.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
World leaders convened at the G7 Summit in France, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer advocating stronger measures to protect children from harmful digital content. Kenya's President William Ruto attended discussions on artificial intelligence governance and digital infrastructure, as policymakers grapple with balancing technological innovation with child protection.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
G7 leaders agreed to increase pressure on Russia through sanctions on gas and oil to end the war in Ukraine, with US President Trump saying Moscow should "make a deal." Ukrainian President Zelensky attended the summit at Evian-les-Bains, where he met with Trump and other G7 leaders.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
The U.S. and Iran have signed an interim agreement to end their war, with President Trump warning he will "bomb the hell out of them if they violate the agreement" and threatening to resume attacks and kill Iranian officials if commitments are not honoured. Trump said he hopes the agreement, with permanent negotiations to follow within 60 days, will bring Middle East peace and lower oil prices.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
G7 leaders at a three-day summit hailed newly-found unity on increasing pressure on Russia to end its war against Ukraine, sensing a shift by President Donald Trump to take a tougher line against Moscow. The leaders agreed on a final statement involving key geopolitical issues and committed to increasing supplies of air defence equipment to Ukraine.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has declared that Africa will no longer engage with wealthy countries on terms of dependency, calling instead for partnerships built on sovereign equality and mutual benefit. Speaking at the close of the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Ruto said the era of aid, charity, and assistance had run its course, and that future engagements must reject extraction and create jobs and value for all parties.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Following President Trump's signing of a Middle East peace deal with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the US lifted its naval blockade of Iranian ports on Thursday. The agreement triggers a 60-day period for talks on wider issues including Iran's nuclear programme, though uncertainty surrounds planned signing ceremony and talks in Switzerland, and oil prices have fallen as activity in the Strait of Hormuz remains muted.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Young people from 19 countries gathered ahead of a G7 meeting in France to urge world leaders to protect children's education, mental health and social well-being from generative artificial intelligence. The campaigners, organized by the International Research-driven Alliance for AI Serving Every child, argue that AI safeguards cannot be left solely to companies or adults unfamiliar with the technology.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
G7 leaders hailed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding as a "historic opportunity" to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and addressed regional threats, while agreeing to increase air defence supplies to Ukraine and pressure Russia on peace negotiations.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer described warning shots fired by a Russian frigate near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday as "reckless" but not "sinister," though he acknowledged Russia's broader aggression in Europe. The incident occurred around 20 miles south of the Isle of Wight, with British defence sources saying the Russian vessel fired to avoid a collision.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
G7 leaders and partner countries including Kenya, Brazil, Egypt, India, and South Korea have issued a joint declaration calling for stronger protections for children and youth online, urging governments and technology companies to implement "safety-by-design" approaches, age verification systems, and stronger default safety settings to protect minors from online harms including illegal content, harmful interactions, and risks from artificial intelligence.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
The UK is imposing 70 new sanctions actions against Russia, including on tankers that transport LNG, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced at a G7 summit in France with Ukrainian President Zelensky. The measures target Russia's "shadow fleet," military procurement supply chain, and finance networks used to circumvent existing sanctions.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
G7 leaders together with Egypt, India, Kenya, and South Korea have called for a stronger coordinated international response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, reaffirming their commitment to international cooperation on development and investment finance.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has defended his packed schedule of foreign trips and local county tours, saying effective leadership requires active engagement both at home and abroad to accelerate Kenya's economic transformation. Ruto, who is expected to travel to France for the G7 Summit, dismissed criticism by insisting that hard work is necessary for Kenya to compete with countries that have achieved higher levels of development.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto defended his frequent local and international travels, saying every trip aims to advance Kenya's development and strengthen the country's global position. Speaking at a church event in Kajiado County, Ruto dismissed criticism from opposition leaders, calling travel part of his responsibility as Head of State.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
At the 5th No Money for Terror Conference in Paris, Kenya's Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo called for stronger international cooperation, enhanced intelligence sharing, and coordinated action against terrorism financing. Kiptoo noted that Kenya has strengthened its Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism framework through legal, regulatory, and institutional reforms to align with international standards and counter sophisticated illicit financing networks.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
France's finance minister said two days of G7 talks on economic challenges were "frank, sometimes difficult," but the group agreed a statement reaffirming commitment to multilateral cooperation in addressing risks to the global economy, including supply chain pressures and Middle East conflict impacts.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto called on African governments and development partners to implement commitments from the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, co-chaired with Emmanuel Macron. The summit focused on energy transition, green industrialization, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, innovation, healthcare, food systems, manufacturing, and the blue economy.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
Economist XN Iraki warned that Kenya may gain political benefits from the Africa Forward Summit co-hosted by President Ruto and French President Macron, which mobilised €23 billion in investments across Africa, but little relief for struggling households. Iraki suggested France's willingness to accommodate Kenya reflected its strategic interests in English-speaking nations following setbacks in West Africa, and that both leaders used the summit to deflect from domestic pressures rather than deliver structural economic change.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron have called for a new global partnership framework placing Africa at the center of decisions on development financing, trade, energy transition, and global governance. Speaking at the Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi, Ruto said African leaders were determined to end decades of dependency and externally driven development models by mobilizing the continent's own resources to finance growth and industrialization, arguing that African pension funds, insurance firms, and reinsurance institutions collectively hold more than $4 trillion in savings that remain underutilized.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto and UN Secretary-General António Guterres broke ground for the expansion and modernisation of the United Nations Office in Nairobi, which Ruto said will position Nairobi as a premium hub for conferences and exhibitions. Kenya is investing $1.1 billion in support of Nairobi's infrastructure upgrade, including roads, street lighting, river regeneration, and ICT systems.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →