Macron brokers consensus as Francophonie summit opens amid Congo exit threat

French-speaking leaders convene in Phnom Penh for the Francophonie summit, with a leadership dispute and Congo's threat to withdraw complicating proceedings. Macron is pressed to mediate consensus, though the outcome remains uncertain. The summit's stability matters for French diplomatic influence in Africa and the broader Francophone bloc.

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