Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda clash over who should lead the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie in a leadership vote scheduled for Monday. DR Congo says it will consider dropping its Francophonie candidate, while Rwanda rejects the idea.
France 24 reports that French President Emmanuel Macron seeks compromise, urging Rwanda to withdraw its candidate in favour of an agreed choice. RFI adds that the wider DR Congo–Rwanda tensions and debate around the incumbent leader, Louise Mushikiwabo, contribute to the unusually tense race for the top job.
Across outlets, the focus stays on the contest for leadership and the threat that the dispute could spill over into the election itself. While some coverage emphasizes the bilateral confrontation, others highlight external mediation and the state of the incumbent’s standing within the 53-member organisation.
