# DR Congo and Rwanda clash over Francophonie leadership as Macron seeks compromise

https://mins.news/en/item/143690

- France 24, 2026-11-14 14:54 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20261114-dr-congo-rwanda-clash-over-francophonie-leadership-as-macron-seeks-compromise

> The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda clashed on Saturday over leadership of the 53-member Francophonie. French President Emmanuel Macron urged Rwanda to withdraw its candidate and back a compromise choice ahead of Monday’s vote.

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