The Francophony Summit has opened in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, amid a strong diplomatic clash over the direction of the organisation that unites countries and the Francophone governments.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has warned it can leave the organisation if current Secretary General Louise Mujshiwabo from Rwanda is re-elected to a third term.
According to Al Jazeera and AFP, the election of the organisation’s leader is expected to take place Monday.
The clash relates to strained relations between Congo and Rwanda, in the context of the conflict in the east of Congo.
Kinshasa accuses Rwanda of supporting the M23 armed group, while Kigal denies those accusations.
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for unity and finding an acceptable solution for member states.
Developments also matter to Kosovo, which has the status of associate member of the International Francophony Organisation.
A day before the summit’s opening, the Andorra Government announced its Foreign Minister Imma Tor’s meeting with Glauk Konjufca during the ministerial conference at Phnom Penh.
Sources al Jazeera, AFP and Andorra Government.
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