Kenya and Congo-brazzaville Sign 18 Cooperation Deals, Abolish Visa Restrictions

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The Kenyan Head of State, President William Ruto, on a state visit to Congo-Brazzaville has announced the removal of visa restrictions to ease movement of people between his country and Congo.

Received on arrival by his counterpart Denis Sassou Nguesso, President Ruto addressed a message to members of parliament (deputies and senators) gathered in congress. The Kenyan leader also expressed shock at the fact that the continent’s low-income countries are spending 24% of their GDP on debt payments, which are strangling them.

He also welcomed the advent of Zlecaf, which will help to break down borders and increase intra-African trade, which currently stands at just 17%, compared with 70% in the European Union. To facilitate the movement of people and goods, William Ruto announced the abolition of visas between Congo and his country.

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