DR Congo, Rwanda clash over Francophonie leadership as Macron seeks compromise
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14 lis 2026, 15:01News
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DR Congo and Rwanda clashed Saturday over the leadership of the Francophonie, as tensions between the neighboring countries spilled into the race to head the 53-member organization.
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Rwanda to withdraw its candidate in favor of a compromise choice ahead of Monday's vote. The 53-member organization's leadership race has become another flashpoint in the strained relations between the Central African neighbors.
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