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Francophonie chief Louise Mushikiwabo imposes her choice of number two on Canada

The appointment on 21 March of Québécoise Caroline St-Hilaire as number two in the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie under Rwanda's Louise Mushikiwabo was only a half-victory for Canada. [...]

Published on 28/03/2023 at 05:40 GMT

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Caroline St-Hilaire
Geoffroi Montpetit
Louise Mushikiwabo
Michaelle Jean
Nicolas Simard
Organisation internationale de la francophonie

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Louise Mushikiwabo capitalises on achievements in run-up to French-speaking nations summit

The arrival of new African and Latin American members has bolstered the OIF club of French-speaking nations, which has become an attractive proposition for non-francophone states. Ghana and Angola in particular will be in the spotlight at an OIF summit next month in France.

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African states increase contributions to OIF to make up for Canada cuts

Canada's unsuccessful attempt early this year to convince the International [...]

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Francophonie prepares for inter-ministerial conference in Yaoundé

Francophonie serectary general Louise Mushikiwabo will travel to Yaoundé on 3 November ahead of the international organisation's two-day summit.

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Louise Mushikiwabo tussles with Canada over OIF funding

After Ottawa cut a funding package worth three million Canadian dollars, the OIF head fired off a letter directly criticising the Canadian ambassador to France.

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Nicolas Sarkozy's discreet role in Kigali-Paris rapprochement

The former French president played no direct part in the process of normalising relations between France and Rwanda, which was finalised by Emmanuel Macron at the end of May. He nevertheless acted as a knowledgeable and consulted "observer" throughout the negotiation process.

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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy (left) with Rwandan head of state Paul Kagame during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Tunisia
Pressured by Macron, Saïed reluctantly cranks up OIF summit preparations

The Tunisian head of state has only seven months left to organise the 50th anniversary of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, an event that has been far from a prime concern of his. Ongoing health restrictions and the choice to hold it on the ill-equipped Djerba Island are not making things easier.

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Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Paris in June 2020.

Ivory Coast
International francophone body pays high-tension pre-election visit to Abidjan

Désiré Nyaruhirira, special adviser to the secretary general of the international organisation of francophone countries, the IOF, is due to meet PDCI candidate Henri Konan Bédié and representatives of the RHDP on Friday 30 October, just a few hours before the first round of voting in the presidential elections.

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Macron rejuvenates French diplomacy in Africa

Elected at the age of 39, Emmanuel Macron has entrusted his Africa policy to a ‘task force' from his own generation. Consisting of ENA graduates, diplomats and parliamentarians, this team is tasked with reinvigorating France's relations with Africa.

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Geoffroi Montpetit
Louise Mushikiwabo
Michaelle Jean
Nicolas Simard
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Senegal
Guns, gold and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Botswana, South Africa
From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

Africa
Francophonie chief Louise Mushikiwabo imposes her choice of number two on Canada

Africa
Louise Mushikiwabo capitalises on achievements in run-up to French-speaking nations summit

Africa
African states increase contributions to OIF to make up for Canada cuts

Cameroon
Francophonie prepares for inter-ministerial conference in Yaoundé

Africa
Louise Mushikiwabo tussles with Canada over OIF funding

France, Rwanda
Nicolas Sarkozy's discreet role in Kigali-Paris rapprochement

Tunisia
Pressured by Macron, Saïed reluctantly cranks up OIF summit preparations

Ivory Coast
International francophone body pays high-tension pre-election visit to Abidjan

Spotlight | Africa, France
Macron rejuvenates French diplomacy in Africa