OIF commonly known as La Francophonie is an organisation of French Speaking Countries.
Mushikiwabo’s candidacy was double endorsed at the 31st African Union Head of States and Government Summit that was concluded yesterday in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
Through her twitter account, Mushikiwabo thanked the African leaders for support.
“A great feeling of gratitude towards the leaders of the African continent who have shown me their support over my candidacy for the post of Secretary General of la Francophonie. I was very touched!” reads Mushikiwabo’s twitter.
On June 30th, the Executive Council of the African Union also approved Mushikiwabo’s candidacy. The Executive Council of the African Union is made up of ministers designated by the governments of member countries.
OIF Secretary General elections are scheduled to take place on October 11th and 12th in the organisation’s summit that will take place in Everan, Romania.
Mushikiwabo’s Candidacy against a Canadian Michaëlle Jean who heads the organization since 2014, continues to get many supporters as it was openly supported by France President Emmanuel Macron in May when President Paul Kagame was visiting France.
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