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Rwanda backs a third term for Louise Mushikiwabo at the Francophonie, a bid opposed by the DRC.
4 articles from 28 October to 3 November 2026 · 🇲🇷 Mauritania, 🇨🇩 DR Congo, 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Coumba Bâ, a former Mauritanian minister and candidate for secretary-general of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, denies withdrawing her candidacy. She says she is continuing consultations with member states and defending a vision of unity, according to a statement carried by Confidentiel Afrique.
Source: Confidentiel Afrique
Coumba Bâ, a former Mauritanian minister and candidate for secretary-general of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, denies withdrawing her candidacy. She says she is continuing consultations with member states and defending a vision of unity, according to a statement carried by Confidentiel Afrique.
🇲🇷 Mauritania · 19:35
The DRC, led by Félix Tshisekedi and his allies, is challenging the method for appointing the secretary-general of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, as Louise Mushikiwabo seeks a third term. The battle is expected to continue at the next summit in Phnom Penh, according to Jeune Afrique.
🇨🇩 DR Congo · 18:50
Rwanda is backing the candidacy of Louise Mushikiwabo, secretary-general of the International Organisation of La Francophonie since 2019, for a third term against three rivals, including Juliana Lumumba, backed by the DRC. The election for the 2027-2030 term is due to take place at the Francophonie summit on 15 and 16 November in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, according to Taarifa.
🇷🇼 Rwanda · 14:35
Louise Mushikiwabo, Rwanda's candidate for secretary-general of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, thanked Rwandan artists after a show organised by the diaspora in Paris. Massamba Intore, Lionel Sentore and Daniel Ngarukiye performed at the event ahead of her planned trip to Cambodia, reports Imvaho Nshya.
🇷🇼 Rwanda · 09:44
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