Mushikiwabo was elected as the head of the world community of French-speaking countries during the 17th Summit of Heads of State from Francophonie held in Erevan, Armenia in October 2018.
Following her election, Mushikiwabo took office in January 2019.
Speaking to TV 5 Monde, Mushikiwabo has disclosed that she is ready to continue leading the organization where she has already expressed her commitment to Francophone countries.
Mushikiwabo said that her country (Rwanda) has already proposed her candidature where she is among contenders for the next term.
The next Secretary-General will be elected during the 18th Summit of Heads of State from Francophone countries expected to take place in Djerba, Tunisia between 19th and 20th November 2022.
As the submission of candidatures began, the Kingdom of Morocco proposed Mushikiwabo as the sole candidate to the leadership of OIF during the next term and called on other countries to support her candidature.
The country proposed Mushikiwabo for a new term in order to continue the reforms undertaken by OIF.
The organization comprises 88 member states and governments; of these, 54 states and governments are full members, 7 are associate members and 27 are observers.
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