MACRON CALLS FOR UNITY AT THE FRANCOPHONIE SUMMIT
At the opening of the 20th summit of the International Organisation of La Francophonie in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Emmanuel Macron called on member states to prioritize unity and consensus before the election of the next secretary-general. The vote, scheduled for November 16, has brought tensions between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda to a head over the potential re-election of Rwandan Louise Mushikiwabo. Kinshasa, which has threatened to withdraw from the organization if Mushikiwabo is re-elected, has ultimately declared itself ready to support the Romanian candidate, Dacian Cioloș, in order to facilitate a compromise. In the absence of consensus, the 53 full members will be able to proceed to a vote by simple majority.
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