French-speaking bloc discusses conflict in Africa
Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, the prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, declined to stand with Paul Kagame, the president of Rwanda, in a group portrait.
Boakyewaa Lawrencia 
On the island of Djerba in Tunisia, the heads of French-speaking nations met to examine the rising unrest in the continent's francophone nations.
The group's leader, Louise Mushikiwabo, claimed that lengthy discussions about the main conflict zones had taken place.
The group, according to her, may help and expedite efforts "to mediate between parties in conflict."
Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, the prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, declined to stand with Paul Kagame, the president of Rwanda, in a group portrait.
He is charged with aiding M23 rebels engaged in conflict in eastern DR Congo by Kinshasa.
The charges have always been refuted by Rwanda.
