Francophonie: Macron calls for unity despite DR Congo-Rwanda tensions
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde and Actualité.cd
After eight years and two terms heading the International Organisation of La Francophonie, Louise Mushikiwabo is standing for a third term despite opposition from Kinshasa, which accuses Kigali of backing the M23 in eastern DR Congo. Rwanda is maintaining her candidacy, while Emmanuel Macron calls for unity and consensus, according to Le Monde.
Title: “Francophonie: Macron calls for unity despite DR Congo-Rwanda tensions”
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Having led the International Organisation of La Francophonie for eight years, Louise Mushikiwabo remains a candidate for a third term despite opposition from DR Congo, according to Le Monde.
Kinshasa is contesting her re-election, partly because of its accusations against Rwanda, which it says is backing the M23 armed group in its eastern provinces. Kigali nonetheless maintains the candidacy of the Rwandan.
