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DR Congo and Rwanda clash over Francophonie leadership
DR Congo and Rwanda clash over Francophonie leadership as Macron seeks compromise.
In brief
DR Congo and Rwanda clash over Francophonie leadership as Macron seeks compromise. DR Congo threatens to quit Francophonie if Rwanda supports Lumumba's re-election as Francophonie leader. Originally reported by France24.
Clash over Francophonie leadership
DR Congo and Rwanda clashed Saturday over Francophonie leadership as tensions spilled into the race for the 53-member organisation's head.
Macron urges Rwanda to withdraw candidate
French President Emmanuel Macron requested Rwanda withdraw Louise Mushikiwabo in favor of a compromise choice ahead of Monday's vote.
Rwanda rejects Macron's request
Rwanda's foreign minister stated his country rejected Macron's request to withdraw Mushikiwabo's candidacy.
DR Congo threatens to quit
DR Congo threatened to quit Francophonie if Mushikiwabo was re-elected on Monday.
DR Congo offers to withdraw Lumumba
DR Congo stated it would withdraw Lumumba if Rwanda withdrew its support for the M23 armed group.
Consensus call for leadership
DR Congo called for consensus among member states to facilitate a unified Francophonie leadership choice.
The essence
DR Congo threatens to quit Francophonie if Rwanda supports Lumumba's re-election as Francophonie leader.