Francophonie: Rwanda and DR Congo clash over secretary-general post
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde, Mediacongo and Financial Afrik
Ahead of the summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, the election of the secretary-general of the International Organisation of La Francophonie is pitting Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo against each other by proxy. French MEP Thierry Mariani disputes the legitimacy of the incumbent, Louise Mushikiwabo, who is seeking a third term, and argues that the DR Congo should take over the leadership of the OIF.
The 20th Francophonie summit is taking place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from 14 to 16 November, according to Le Monde, and the election of the OIF’s secretary-general is due to be held there.
On his social media accounts, Thierry Mariani considers that the incumbent remaining at the head of the institution is a political and moral paradox, at a time when the east of the DR Congo is torn apart by conflict. He also considers that, since 2019, this presidency owes much to the support of Emmanuel Macron, and states that the UN and the EU have condemned Rwanda for its occupation and crimes in the DR Congo.
