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The 20th Francophonie summit is set for Phnom Penh.

The 20th International Organisation of La Francophonie summit is scheduled to convene in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on November 15–16. The meeting brings together French-speaking states and governments to discuss cooperation, including education, culture and economic development, Saudi Gazette reports. Members are due to choose a secretary-general for a four-year term. Asharq Al-Awsat reports that the contest is between incumbent Louise Mushikiwabo of Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo candidate Juliana Lumumba. The vote comes amid tensions between the two countries. Kinshasa, Washington and UN experts accuse Rwanda of supporting the M23 movement, while Kigali denies the accusation, the newspaper reports. The Democratic Republic of Congo has warned it may withdraw from the organization if Mushikiwabo is reelected.

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