Francophone summit opens in Cambodia, overshadowed by tensions in Africa
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Summary
The 20th Francophonie Summit opened in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Sunday, November 15, 2026. A dispute between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has overshadowed the summit ahead of a Monday election for the International Organisation of the Francophonie’s secretary-general.Key Facts
- The summit opened in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on November 15, 2026.
- The gathering is the 20th Francophonie Summit.
- The International Organisation of the Francophonie plans to elect its next secretary-general on Monday.
- The secretary-general will serve a four-year term.
- Tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have unsettled the summit.
- Rwanda has led the organisation for eight years.
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