The Governor General to Undertake State Visits to Senegal, to the Democratic Republic of Congo, to Rwanda and an Official Visit to Cape Verde

OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – April 8, 2010) – At the request of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will undertake State visits to the Republic of Senegal, from April 14 to 17; to the Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC), from April 18 to 20; and to the Republic of Rwanda, on April 21 and 22. She will also conduct an official visit to the Republic of Cap Verde. A delegation of Canadians working in a variety of fields, including governance, women’s rights, journalism, arts and culture, civic engagement, and youth will accompany the Governor General.