DR Congo, Rwanda clash over Francophonie leadership as Macron seeks compromise
Summary
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda disputed the next leadership of the 53-member Organisation internationale de la Francophonie ahead of a Monday vote in Cambodia. French President Emmanuel Macron asked Rwanda to withdraw its candidate, Louise Mushikiwabo, in favour of a compromise candidate, but Rwanda rejected the request.Key Facts
- Louise Mushikiwabo is seeking another term as secretary-general of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie.
- Three other candidates are running, including Juliana Lumumba of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- The organisation’s summit begins in Cambodia on Sunday, November 15, and the leadership vote is scheduled for Monday, November 16.
- Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe said Rwanda rejected Macron’s request.
- The Democratic Republic of Congo said it would withdraw Lumumba’s nomination if Rwanda also withdrew its candidate in favour of a third candidate acceptable to both sides.
- The Democratic Republic of Congo has threatened to leave the organisation if Mushikiwabo is re-elected.
- Kinshasa accuses Rwanda of supporting M23 activity inside the Democratic Republic of Congo; Rwanda denies the accusation.
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