During his visit, Ruto is also expected to lobby for Raila Odinga's candidacy to succeed Chad's Moussa Faki as the next African Union Commission (AUC)...

Mahama said the IMF had agreed to send an early mission to conduct a regular review.

His supporters hope he will bring stability to the north, while detractors remember power cuts and financial problems.

Mahama’s 2024 victory gives him a chance to repair his legacy as the only president to have been voted out after one term.

The victory marks a dramatic political comeback for Mahama, who led the country from 2012 to 2017.